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\u201cBe Fair\u201d article tackled one of the most important pillars of peace among people: Justice; as it is the way towards the power of the nation and human being. Justice is the path of security and safety: the messenger of the Persian King Khosrow came to Caliph Umar ibn Al-Khattab, found him sleeping on the ground, laying on the sands under the sunlight, resting his head over his stick as a pillow; seeing him in such conditions, the messenger said: \u201cA man feared by all kings, and this is his condition! However, since you have done justice, you are safe, so you slept, Umar.\u201d<\/span> Many poets praised justice, one of them called for vigilance in it:<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Do not turn away from justice, be vigilant<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Let your judgment among people be rightful<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Treat them gently and do them kindness<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Never replace your contentment with discontent<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Resolve their biggest conflict with the pearl of righteousness<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Observe the Lord of Creation while resolving and suspending<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Then he urged fairness and warned of the path of injustice:<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Be fair and walk in the path of piety,<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n for the oppression\u2019s night is gloomy dark<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Avoid oppression, never allow it<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n I swear by God, an oppressor shall never thrive!<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n However, another aspect that the seeker for justice should truly take into account is not to have double standards. Hence, the verses composed by Poet Gibran Khalil Gibran on justice emerge, being worthy of mention and remembrance:<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Justice on earth shall make the fairies weep if listened<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Shall make the dead laugh if looked<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Prison and death for the young culprits<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n But glory, pride and enrichment for them old<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n A blossoms\u2019 stealer is abhorred and despised<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Yet the garden\u2019s stealer is deemed valiant<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n A flesh\u2019s killer shall be killed too<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n But a soul\u2019s killer is known by none<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n The verses speak of those who adopt a double standard policy in ruling, which is a far-from-justice approach. A just person never changes his judgments, regardless the different justice seekers he meets. I would like to refer to the term \u201cdouble standard\u201d which denotes any set of principles that contain judgments that change when applied on a certain group of people compared to another. First of all, we shall realize that God has no double standards, His judgments are always right and just; so, the Bible states that God is not partial: \u201cYet He is not partial to princes, nor does He regard the rich more than the poor; for they are all the work of His hands.\u201d \u201cFor there is no partiality with God.\u201d Rather, He punishes who is partial: \u201cBut he who does wrong will be repaid for what he has done, and there is no partiality.\u201d<\/span> Double standards are abhorred with God, so He commanded man to walk impartially: \u201cdoing nothing with partiality.\u201d,<\/span> So, King Jehoshaphat commanded the judges: \u201cNow therefore, let the fear of the Lord be upon you; take care and do it, for there is no iniquity with the Lord our God, no partiality, nor taking of bribes.\u201d<\/span> Solomon the Wise said, \u201cThese things also belong to the wise: It is not good to show partiality in judgment.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n God rejects partiality in judging and dealing, as well as having double standards: \u201cDiverse weights and diverse measures, they are both alike, an abomination to the Lord.\u201d<\/span>. Since cheating in selling and buying is an abomination to the Lord; He said: \u201cYou shall not have in your bag differing weights, a heavy and a light. You shall not have in your house differing measures, a large and a small. You shall have a perfect and just weight, a perfect and just measure, that your days may be lengthened in the land which the Lord your God is giving you. For all who do such things, all who behave unrighteously, are an abomination to the Lord your God.\u201d<\/span>, how much more would it be in judging people and dealing with them?!<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n The Quran warns of unrighteously using scales for all people: \u201cWoe to the defrauders! Those who take full measure when they buy from people, but give less when they measure or weigh for buyers\u201d<\/span>, it recommends having balanced measures: \u201cGive full measure, and cause no loss to others. Weigh with an even balance, and do not defraud people of their property. Nor go about spreading corruption in the land. And fear the One Who created you and all earlier peoples.\u201d<\/span> And, \u201cGive in full when you measure, and weigh with an even balance. That is fairest and best in the end.\u201d<\/span> And that justice shall be done to all equally: \u201cAnd do not come near the wealth of the orphan\u2014unless intending to enhance it\u2014until they attain maturity. Give full measure and weigh with justice. We never require of any soul more than what it can afford. Whenever you speak, maintain justice\u2014even regarding a close relative. And fulfil your covenant with Allah. This is what He has commanded you, so perhaps you will be mindful.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Thus, a just man treats all equally, giving everyone his due\u2026<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Indeed, the talk about \u201cBeautiful Egypt\u201d is endless.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n The General Bishop<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Head of the Coptic Orthodox Cultural Center<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" \u201cBe Fair\u201d article tackled one of the most important pillars of peace among people: Justice; as it is the way towards the power of the nation and human being. 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