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O you who have believed, be persistently standing firm for Allah , witnesses in justice, and do not let the hatred of a people prevent you from being just. Be just; that is nearer to righteousness. And fear Allah ; indeed, Allah is Acquainted with what you do.

That is from Surat Al-Mā'idah (or Sura Al-Ma'ida), also known as the Table Spread.

I am curious about how being just is nearer to righteousness, I would have thought it would be part of righteousness, but perhaps in this context justness is more aligning yourself with an external measure of justness - a righteous person has justice inside them.

I am not a Muslim, nor an expert on Islam, but want to start posting various quotes from other world faiths and beliefs for discussion.

Bryant