Oppression and the Oppressors by Imam Ghazali, Ibn al-Jawzi & Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal | Islamic Justice & Ethics Book

Oppression and the Oppressors is a powerful Islamic book that highlights the dangers, consequences, and ظلم (injustice) caused by oppression. Drawing from the wisdom of Al-Ghazali, Ibn al-Jawzi, and Ahmad ibn Hanbal, it provides deep insight into how ظلم affects individuals and society.

This book serves as both a warning and a guide—urging readers to avoid injustice, uphold fairness, and remain conscious of accountability before Allah. It is ideal for anyone seeking to understand Islamic teachings on justice, ethics, and moral responsibility.

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The scholars emphasize that oppression is one of the gravest sins in Islam, bringing darkness to the heart and destruction to society. Through their words, they remind us that injustice—whether small or great—never goes unnoticed by Allah.

They call upon believers to reflect on their actions, avoid harming others, and stand firmly for truth and justice. The message is clear: true success lies in fairness, humility, and accountability, while oppression leads only to regret and punishment.

OPPRESSION AND THE OPPRESSORS SHEIKH-UL-ISLAM IBN TAYMIYYAH IMAM IBN RAJAB AL-HANBALI IMAM IBNUL QAYYIM AL-JAWZIYYAH IMAM MOHAMMED MUTWALI AL-SHA'RAWITable of Contents 4 Introduction The most beloved creatures to Allah Allah's honour to mankind Allah's blessing upon mankind A Muslim person would not wrong another nor let anyone harm him Relieving a Muslim in discomfort 6 10 14 17 20 Injustice is darkness The most serious form of injustice an act Injustice Injustice to the self INJUSTICE AND THE UNJUST Injustice Allah will not wrong as little as the weight of an atom The Prophet was beyond committing Leaning on the wrongdoer is forbidden Wrongdoing is the cause of ruin How does Allah take revenge from the wrongdoer The state of the disbeliever and wrongdoer on the 45 48 51 60 62 Day of Judgment 65 The punishment of the wrongdoer in this life before the next life 70 Be Just...even with the disbelievers and wrongdoers The punishment for excess of Injustice 74 76 Extravagance may squander the components of life Extravagance is a bad choice Extravagance is man's injustice against his self Interpretation of the tradition 80 82 85 88 THE A REN∞ 24 35 39 40 58 3Ad-Daylami also quoted the tradition from Anas in different wording: "All creatures are Allah's dependents and under His Protection. Therefore, the most beloved amongst the creatures to Allah are those who treat His dependents nicely." Al-Askari reported: "Ibn 'Umar said, "The prophet was asked about the most beloved people to Allah, and he replied, "The most beneficial people to people." At-Tabarani reported: "Zayd Ibn Khalid said in a Hadith Marfu', "The best deed is that which is beneficial, the best guidance is that which is followed, and the best amongst people are those who are beneficial to people." This tradition was supported by Al-Bayhaqi in Ad-Durar (Ash-Shu'ab) and Abu Ya'la on the authority of Anas through a weak chain of transmission. Ibn Uday quoted Ibn Mas'ud as saying in a different wording: "All creatures are Allah's dependents, and the most beloved amongst them to Him is the most beneficial to His dependents." According to An-Nawawi, this tradition is weak, because the chain of transmitters included Youssef 7الفردوس AL-FIRDOUS AL-FIRDOUS LTD. LONDON INJUSTICE IS DARKNESS ISBN 1-87426-304-3 9 781874 263043

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OPPRESSION AND THE OPPRESSORS SHEIKH-UL-ISLAM IBN TAYMIYYAH IMAM IBN RAJAB AL-HANBALI IMAM IBNUL QAYYIM AL-JAWZIYYAH IMAM MOHAMMED MUTWALI AL-SHA'RAWITable of Contents 4 Introduction The most beloved creatures to Allah Allah's honour to mankind Allah's blessing upon mankind A Muslim person would not wrong another nor let anyone harm him Relieving a Muslim in discomfort 6 10 14 17 20 Injustice is darkness The most serious form of injustice an act Injustice Injustice to the self INJUSTICE AND THE UNJUST Injustice Allah will not wrong as little as the weight of an atom The Prophet was beyond committing Leaning on the wrongdoer is forbidden Wrongdoing is the cause of ruin How does Allah take revenge from the wrongdoer The state of the disbeliever and wrongdoer on the 45 48 51 60 62 Day of Judgment 65 The punishment of the wrongdoer in this life before the next life 70 Be Just...even with the disbelievers and wrongdoers The punishment for excess of Injustice 74 76 Extravagance may squander the components of life Extravagance is a bad choice Extravagance is man's injustice against his self Interpretation of the tradition 80 82 85 88 THE A REN∞ 24 35 39 40 58 3Ad-Daylami also quoted the tradition from Anas in different wording: "All creatures are Allah's dependents and under His Protection. Therefore, the most beloved amongst the creatures to Allah are those who treat His dependents nicely." Al-Askari reported: "Ibn 'Umar said, "The prophet was asked about the most beloved people to Allah, and he replied, "The most beneficial people to people." At-Tabarani reported: "Zayd Ibn Khalid said in a Hadith Marfu', "The best deed is that which is beneficial, the best guidance is that which is followed, and the best amongst people are those who are beneficial to people." This tradition was supported by Al-Bayhaqi in Ad-Durar (Ash-Shu'ab) and Abu Ya'la on the authority of Anas through a weak chain of transmission. Ibn Uday quoted Ibn Mas'ud as saying in a different wording: "All creatures are Allah's dependents, and the most beloved amongst them to Him is the most beneficial to His dependents." According to An-Nawawi, this tradition is weak, because the chain of transmitters included Youssef 7الفردوس AL-FIRDOUS AL-FIRDOUS LTD. LONDON INJUSTICE IS DARKNESS ISBN 1-87426-304-3 9 781874 263043