Analytical Study of Qur’anic Ideologies: Applications toward Forgiveness and Justice for Survival of Humanity

Abstract

This paper presents the importance and role of Quranic theories of forgiveness and justice for the social welfare of mankind. It is a general observation that intolerance in the behavior of the common man-caused uneasiness in society which resulted in social disputes. In such circumstances, the Holy Quran advises practicing forgiveness while dealing with others. Whereas in critical matters, the Holy Quran emphasizes justice, injustice in society resulted in very bad impacts like rebellions and distrust of social institutions. In this case, the Holy Quran stressed justice and promised to bestow (those who are appointed for justice) with huge rewards in the life hereafter. For the survival of humanity, forgiveness and justice are two basic elements. This paper deals with the various social situations in which the Holy Quran suggests forgiving or orders to do justice. The role of forgiveness and justice and the relationship between forgiveness and justice in the light of Quranic teachings are presented briefly.