THEFT 3️⃣ – The Deeper Dimension of Justice:
✒️ THEFT 3️⃣ – The Deeper Dimension of Justice: Orphan’s Property, Cheating in Trade, Embezzlement In the Qur’an, Theft Is More Than Just “Stealing” The Qur’an does not define theft merely as the secret taking of someone else’s property. On the contrary, it includes all forms of moral, economic, and administrative corruption within the scope of theft. According to the Qur’an, theft is not just a hidden act—it is an open violation of rights . And this violation is not always about stealing material goods. 🧒 1. Consuming the Property of Orphans – The Strong Exploiting the Weak “Indeed, those who consume the property of orphans unjustly are only consuming fire into their bellies. And they will burn in a blazing Fire.” (Qur’an 4:10) The orphan represents the vulnerable, unprotected, and economically weak member of society. Taking their property is not just a material offense— It is an attack on innocence . It is often state-sanctioned theft , as it is usually committed by a g...