An Islamic Treasury of Virtues
13. Justice
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NEVER SACRIFICE THE TRUTH TO
ARROGANCE AND JEALOUSY
Prior to the Battle of the Trench, certain Madinan
Jews, amongst whom were Hayy ibn Akhtab and
Kaab ibn Ashraf, betook themselves to Makkah
where they succeeded in inciting the Quraysh to
attack Madinah, assuring them of the local support
of the Jewish community. The chieftains of the
Quraysh pointed out to the Jews that they were the
custodians of the Ka’bah and served those who
made the pilgrimage to Makkah. They wanted to
know if their religion was better, or that of
Muhammad. The Jewish scholars said that the
religion of the Quraysh was the better; that they
followed a truer path.
(IBN HISHAM,
SIRAH
)
GREAT AND SMALL WEIGH ALIKE IN THE
SCALES OF JUSTICE
An Egyptian came before Umar ibn Khattab,
seeking refuge from oppression. Umar granted his
request, and then the Egyptian explained what had
befallen him. “The son of the governor of Egypt,
