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INTRODUCTION TO AL-ISLAMus, we will suffer. If we use it correctly, we will enjoy great
benefits. Think of how great the position of man is. Allah made
him custodian over his own free will, and responsible custodian in
the created environment.74
Muslims have a responsibility to move against injustice regard-
less of its source. The Holy Qur'an says, "O you who believe!
Stand out firmly for justice, as witnesses to Allah, even as against
yourselves, or your parents, or your kin, whether it be [against]
rich or poor, for Allah can best protect both. Follow not the lusts
[of your hearts] lest you swerve, and if you distort or decline to do
justice, verily Allah is well-acquainted with all that you do."75
This is not a light responsibility. It means that we must im-
mediately come against ourselves whenever we are thinking, ac-
ting, speaking or participating in any form of wrong, if we are to
follow Allah's Instructions. It means we must stand up for right,
even if it be against our mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, rela-
tives and closest friends if they are doing things which are against
that which Allah has ordained. It is the duty of a Muslim to advise
INTRODUCTION TO AL-ISLAMus, we will suffer. If we use it correctly, we will enjoy great
benefits. Think of how great the position of man is. Allah made
him custodian over his own free will, and responsible custodian in
the created environment.74
Muslims have a responsibility to move against injustice regard-
less of its source. The Holy Qur'an says, "O you who believe!
Stand out firmly for justice, as witnesses to Allah, even as against
yourselves, or your parents, or your kin, whether it be [against]
rich or poor, for Allah can best protect both. Follow not the lusts
[of your hearts] lest you swerve, and if you distort or decline to do
justice, verily Allah is well-acquainted with all that you do."75
This is not a light responsibility. It means that we must im-
mediately come against ourselves whenever we are thinking, ac-
ting, speaking or participating in any form of wrong, if we are to
follow Allah's Instructions. It means we must stand up for right,
even if it be against our mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, rela-
tives and closest friends if they are doing things which are against
that which Allah has ordained. It is the duty of a Muslim to advise