INJUSTICE IN THE WORLD

Bismillahir-Rahmanir-Rahim Alhamdulillahi rabbil-‘alamin was-Salatu was-Salam ‘ala Sayyidil-Mursalin wa ‘ala ‘Alihi wa Sahbihi Ajma’in. As Salamu 'alaikum wa rahmatullah wa barakatuh.

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Q1: We have felt for years that there is injustice not only in economics but also in many areas of life. Do you really think there is injustice in the current system of the world? Or is everyone living the life they deserve?

To define justice, justice is putting the right thing in the right place. If you put what is not yours in your own pocket or in your own interests, then injustice begins. On the other hand, there is inherent injustice in the world. The belief in the hereafter supports this reality. Injustices, troubles and difficulties make this worldly life a test. Because otherwise, we should call the situation of a person born in a poor family or a country an injustice, although this is not an unjust situation, but a part of the world's test.

Whatever the current system is, everything positive and negative we experience comes from Allah. And we all face our own test in some way. However, this does not mean that if there is an existing disorder or injustice, let's say it is already in our destiny and remain silent about it. This will not be a behaviour befitting a Muslim. Because at the same time, a Muslim is responsible for reconstructing his society, developing it and finding solutions to its problems.

When we look at the alliance agreements between countries in the world, we can see the problem. Allies require both sides to be honest and protective of each other. However, in today's world system, if you are allied with powerful countries, this actually means: we will not attack you, and we will do whatever you say. However, powerful countries can continue to do what they want, the alliance agreement does not constitute an obstacle for this.

We can see an order in which capital, technology, education, food and military power are all gathered in one hand. One side living in prosperity while the other suffering and being enslaved. While one side is wasting trillions of dollars a year, the other side is trying to satisfy their hunger by eating every other day. And unfortunately, it will continue as long as there is silence. Because no developed country will provide food aid, military protection or educational support for them to develop themselves. That's why the world is polarized right now. In other words, in the current order, America and the Western States form a branch. Russia and China make up the other arm. But both of them do nothing but satisfy their imperialist powers over humanity. By exploiting Africa, Central Asian Turkish States and oppressed countries in the Balkans, they guarantee their own welfare.

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Q2: What can we do within the current system to eliminate the existing injustice? With which solutions does Islam approach this issue?

This question can be answered in two separate parts but they are also connected some way. First part is for the country side. The theoretical shortest way to solve this problem is to establish a third association. In other words, it is to save the world from the bipolar structure and to create a group that will surround humanity and help the oppressed. To give an example to these countries, countries such as Turkey, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Hungary, Ukraine, Poland, Ethiopia, Libya, Senegal, Turkmenistan, Qatar, Kyrgyzstan, Azerbaijan, Somalia, even though they are developing or underdeveloped countries, have a voice in the world if they are united. They will be in a position to speak.

However, this is not as easy in practice as it is in theory. Because whenever they want to unite, the two existing poles confuse those countries, they stage a coup and they can bring the government they want to power. We have experienced these in Libya, Ethiopia, Egypt. They even tried in Turkey, but they did not succeed. Therefore, this unity is not something that can be achieved without Allah's permission.

So what can we do as citizens? We, as the current young generations, and even as the parents of the future, must raise a generation that should realize that Islam continues on 7 continents and that the consciousness of the Ummah continues in every corner of the world. And you can be sure that some things will change when the children we raise become a statesman or a man of authority tomorrow. Those sons who have been brought up with that consciousness will defend the truth without fear of anything when the time comes, and will try to cooperate with their true friends rather than Western countries.

Furthermore, in such a world, even if despair suddenly fills our thoughts, we can at least do our best to establish justice in our family, in our circle of friends, and in our workplace. It is the duty of a Muslim to revive any place we are in.

Our religion has given great advice on what to do in these situations, even as a single Muslim. The best example of this as follows.

“Whoever sees an evil, let him change it with his hand. If he cannot change it with his hand, let him change it with his tongue. If he is unable to change it with his tongue, he should go to correct it with his heart, which is the weakest degree of faith.” (Muslim, Faith 78)

As you can see, this hadith is almost a guide for Muslims. Whatever the situation is, he warned us to do our best without falling into despair. Even if we don't have any strength, he has given us the advice to at least hate with the heart, and he has almost sprinkled water on the hearts of Muslims here.

Lastly, as individuals, we have to constantly question in whose interest the work we have already done is in the interest of it. From a product we bought from the market to the project we have worked on, we should pay attention to who will benefit. We should stay away from things that we cannot account for in the hereafter for our current peace or well-being. To do this, we must always protect our unity against external interventions and create an organism inside.