40 On Justice Prophetic Voice on Social Reform

40 On Justice

The Prophetic Voice on Social Reform

By Omar Suleiman

Editor: Zenab Shahid

Foreword By Usaama al-Azami

Paperback 339 Pages

ISBN 9781847741431

Publisher: Kube Publishing 

About The Book

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

This unique commentary on forty hadith narrated from the Prophet Muhammad S.A.W  explores Islamic teachings regarding social justice.

It covers a wide variety of topics, ranging from the Environment, Racism, Family relations, The rights of the elderly, The disabled, and humanity more generally.

Some of the Chapters include:

•The Gravity of Injustice in Islam 

•To Seek or Not to Seek Leadership

•The Ruling on Silence and Injustice

•Corrupt Lawyers and Unserved Justice

•Building a Coalition of Justice: the Fiqh of Hilf al-Fadool

•Prophetic Guidance on Work Conditions and Employee Treatment 

•The Characteristics of a Pious Employee

•Insurance Companies and Vulnerable Citizens

•Islam’s Position on Slavery

•Gender Equity in Islam – Regard for Women

•Doctors of the Prophet S.A.W and Islam’s History

This book will take you on a journey through Islam’s rich heritage and the guidance it provides us to confront injustices in our societies today

About The Author

Shaykh Omar Suleiman is a young evergreen scholar with a big smile. Born and raised in Louisiana, he has a unique way of relating to a western audience through his character and has gained the love of people of all ages and backgrounds.

He is the Founder and President of the Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research, and an Adjunct Professor of Islamic Studies in the Graduate Liberal Studies Program at SMU (Southern Methodist University). He is also the Resident Scholar at Valley Ranch Islamic Center and Co-Chair of Faith Forward Dallas at Thanks-Giving Square. 

He holds a Bachelors in Accounting, a Bachelors' in Islamic Law, a Masters in Islamic Finance, a Masters in Political History, and is currently pursuing a PhD. in Islamic Thought and Civilization from the International Islamic University of Malaysia.