40 on Justice - The Prophetic Voice on Social Reform

Commentary on forty hadith about justice and social reform, by Omar Suleiman. Paperback for readers aged 16+ interested in social justice in Islam, injustice (zulm) and the Prophetic teachings on it.

Justice is essential to the survival and flourishing of any civilization. The words of God and His Messenger (S) stress the centrality of justice in our lives and societies, and injustice (zulm) is condemned repeatedly in the Quran and the teachings of the Prophet. How are we to confront injustice in our personal lives, our communities and our societies? In an age of widespread injustice against the weak, the vulnerable and the dispossessed, how does Islam teach us to respond?

This commentary on forty hadith narrated from the Prophet Muhammad (S) explores Islamic teachings on social justice. Topics include:

• the environment
• racism
• family relations
• the rights of the elderly and the disabled
• humanity more generally

The book takes the reader through Islam's rich heritage and the guidance it offers for confronting injustice in our societies today.