PROMOTION OF PEACE THROUGH LEGAL JUSTICE: AN ISLAMIC LAW PERSPECTIVE WITH PARTICULAR REFERENCE TO ENFORCEMENT OF FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS IN PAKISTAN

Abstract

Justice should be done with all without discrimination on the basis of sex, race, religion, caste or place of birth. Peace can only be achieved with justice and Justice is putting thing on a right place and its opposite is injustice which is putting thing on a wrong place. Justice is called عدل and Injustice is called ظلم in Islamic Law. The biggest injustice in the eye of Allah Almighty is making partners with him. When we look into the field of law, it is clearly stated in Holy Quran that do justice even if it goes against yourself, your parents, or your relatives and it is instructions of Allah Almighty that even do justice with your enemies. Peace cannot be achieved with injustice as it spreads hatred, agony and discomfort in the society. A society where rights of citizens are protected and people perform their duties have less chances of conflict thus foster stability, prosper and attain peace and stability. Justice system should operate fairly and with transparency which will build trust on citizens and each individual will take his responsibility seriously which will bring peace, harmony in the society. On the other hand, injustice spreads violence in the society because they do not have either access to justice or they loses confidence on the justice system thus it is essential for a fruitful, prosperous, and peaceful society. This research is a doctrinal research based on Islamic Teachings and general principles of law dealing with equality and justice to seek a clear picture of justice through which a peace can be achieved in the society. There is no dissimilarity about general principles of equality and justice in Islamic Teachings and in general principles of natural and positive law, as Islamic law describes Justice and Peace in detail to make a strong and good relationship of human beings not only with other members of the community but with the lawgiver Allah Almighty as well. Thus, peace and harmony can only be achieved with tolerance and which is only possible if justice prevails in the society that rights of each individual protected without discrimination as to sex, race, religion, caste, or place of birth.