Harvard recognizes Qur’an as best expression of justice
University of Harvard references to a verse from Qur’an recognizing the holy book of Islam as the best expression of justice in history.
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Harvard Law School, one of the world's most prestigious institutions speaks of justice at the entrance of its faculty library referring to a verse from the Quran as one of the greatest expressions of justice in history, reported Taqrib News Agency (TNA).
Posted on a wall facing the faculty’s main entrance are some of the best phrases on justice among them verse 135 of Surat Al-Nisaa (The Women): “Oh you faithful stand for justice and be a witness for the sake of God (if called upon) even if it be against you, your parents, and relations. If any is rich or poor, He is Lord of either, and “do not follow passion while doing justice,” and in testifying, ifyou shall hide facts, God is acquainted with your actions.”
The first media reports on the move date back to 2014 though it has resurfaced as part of efforts against rising Islamophobia in the United States.
Surat Al-Nisaa is known for its empowerment of women. Islam generally has championed women's rights since day one. The religion was among the first to tackle female infanticide, encourage women to work, and spread equal treatment between the sexes in marriage and Islamic duties. It has been credited for being the first religion to give women inheritance rights.
Established in 1817, Harvard is the oldest continually-operating law school in the U.S. and hosts the largest academic law library globally.
The Words of Justice exhibition, a collaboration between students, faculty, and staff at the university, is a testimony of the endurance of humanity's yearning for fairness and dignity through the law.
