Islam emphasizes justice (Adl) as a fundamental principle in legal and ethical contexts, ensuring fairness, equality, and compassion.

*Quranic Foundations:*

1. “Be just, for justice is next to piety.” (Quran 5:8)

2. “And let not the hatred of others make you avoid justice.” (Quran 5:8)

*Prophetic Teachings:*

1. “Justice is the backbone of the state.” (Sahih Muslim)

2. “Do justice, even if it is against yourself or your relatives.” (Sahih Bukhari)

*Islamic Law (Shariah) Principles:*

1. Equality (Musawat)

2. Fairness (Insaaf)

3. Compassion (Rahmah)

4. Protection of rights (Huquq)

*Legal Context:*

1. Independent judiciary (Qadi)

2. Evidence-based decisions (Bayyinah)

3. Right to appeal (Isti’naf)

4. Protection of individual rights (Huquq al-Fard)

*Ethical Context:*

1. Truthfulness (Sidq)

2. Honesty (Amanah)

3. Fair dealing (Mu’amalat)

4. Compassion (Rahmah)

*Maqasid al-Shariah (Objectives of Islamic Law):*

1. Protection of life (Hifz al-Nafs)

2. Protection of wealth (Hifz al-Mal)

3. Protection of dignity (Hifz al-Ird)

4. Protection of intellect (Hifz al-Aql)

5. Protection of faith (Hifz al-Din)

*Contemporary Applications:*

1. Human rights (Huquq al-Insan)

2. Rule of law (Siyadat al-Qanun)

3. Accountability (Mas’uliyyah)

4. Transparency (Shafafiyyah)