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Be just and adapt to each person

  • Link to Upholding the right of muslims:
    • As a leader in your family, at work, or in the community, practice justice and treat people equally.
    • Respect the elderly and be compassionate to children.
  • Link to Remembering death: Practice justice, even towards yourself and those you dislike, to be in the shade of God on the day of judgment.
  • Link to Parenting:
    • Avoid comparing children
    • Avoid favoritism and be just in distributing gifts, attention, discipline, and privileges among your children. For example, spend time with all equally.
    • Recognize individual differences: Each child has a unique personality and will respond differently to your parenting style.
    • Don't label them with past characteristics, judge fairly, and don't do it when angry; wait until you're calm.

Major injustices include:

  • Taking orphans' property
  • Delaying debt repayment
  • Denying spousal rights
  • Withholding wages or salaries
  • Inaccurate inheritance divisions
summary

Practice justice and equality in your roles as leader, spouse, and parent. Recognize individual differences and treat others fairly.