Sharia and justice

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Justice is a fundamental norm of human coexistence, integral to every legal order, including the Sharia in Islam, which is seen as providing just solutions to legal issues. However, the assumption that the Sharia is inherently just raises critical questions. Esteemed scholars explore whether justice is the necessary aim of the Sharia and how it is interpreted. The Qur'an, as the primary normative source of Islam, mandates justice and fair conduct. Yet, historical analyses reveal ambivalent understandings of justice within the classical Islamic context. The relationship between justice and political issues, warfare, and modern reform highlights its significance for reexamining traditional beliefs and current realities. The debate surrounding the hijab in Western societies exemplifies how justice can shape the interaction between secular governance and Sharia. The essays collectively illustrate that discussions of justice in Islam reflect a tension between perceptions of a just order and feelings of injustice within that same framework. This ongoing discourse emphasizes that justice must be continuously re-evaluated in light of evolving circumstances and societal changes.