Quranic Teachings on Social Justice

1 Which concept is central to Quranic teachings on social justice?
(a) ‘Adl (b) Hasad
(c) Takabbur (d) None of these

2 What does ‘Adl generally mean?
(a) Justice (b) Wealth
(c) Migration (d) None of these

3 Which Quranic principle requires fairness even toward disliked people?
(a) Justice (b) Tribal favoritism
(c) Revenge (d) None of these

4 Which vulnerable group receives repeated attention in the Quran?
(a) Orphans (b) Wealthy merchants only
(c) Political rulers only (d) None of these

5 What does the Quran teach about the property of orphans?
(a) It may be exploited
(b) It must be protected
(c) It belongs automatically to rulers
(d) None of these

6 Which economic practice is explicitly condemned?
(a) Cheating in weights and measures (b) Honest trade
(c) Fair pricing (d) None of these

7 Which principle concerns the fair distribution of wealth?
(a) Social and economic responsibility (b) Unlimited hoarding
(c) Exploitation (d) None of these

8 Which Quranic institution is particularly associated with obligatory support for eligible recipients?
(a) Zakat (b) Riba
(c) Ghibah (d) None of these

9 Which group is explicitly included among recipients of Zakat in the Quran?
(a) The poor (b) Only rulers
(c) Only merchants (d) None of these

10 What does the Quran teach concerning testimony?
(a) It should uphold justice (b) It should always favor relatives
(c) It should favor the wealthy
(d) None of these

11 Which Quranic principle concerns fair measurement?
(a) Economic justice (b) Political privilege
(c) Tribal superiority (d) None of these

12 What is condemned when discussing social relations?
(a) Ridicule and mockery (b) Reconciliation
(c) Brotherhood (d) None of these

13 Which practice can damage social cohesion and is prohibited in Surah Al-Hujurat?
(a) Backbiting (b) Charity
(c) Reconciliation (d) None of these

14 What principle is expressed by the Quranic command to cooperate in righteousness?
(a) Collective responsibility (b) Social isolation
(c) Economic exploitation (d) None of these

15 Which group is mentioned in Quranic teachings concerning charitable assistance?
(a) Travelers in need (b) Only political leaders
(c) Only wealthy people (d) None of these

16 What does the Quran teach concerning hatred?
(a) Hatred should never lead to injustice (b) Hatred removes all moral duties
(c) Hatred makes false testimony permissible
(d) None of these

17 Which Quranic principle protects people from unjust financial exploitation?
(a) Prohibition of riba (b) Encouragement of fraud
(c) Wealth concentration through deception (d) None of these

18 What does the Quran emphasize concerning debts?
(a) They should be handled responsibly and documented in relevant circumstances
(b) Debts should always be ignored
(c) Creditors have unlimited rights
(d) None of these

19 Which principle is reflected in the Quranic command to give full measure?
(a) Honesty in economic dealings (b) Monopoly
(c) Exploitation (d) None of these

20 Which group is specifically protected through Quranic teachings on inheritance?
(a) Family heirs with prescribed rights (b) Only rulers
(c) Only merchants (d) None of these

21 What does Quranic social justice require regarding human dignity?
(a) Respect for people (b) Respect only for wealthy people
(c) Respect based solely on tribe
(d) None of these

22 Which principle rejects racial or tribal arrogance as a basis for human superiority?
(a) Human equality and dignity (b) Tribal supremacy
(c) Economic privilege (d) None of these

23 Which Quranic teaching concerns the needy?
(a) They should receive appropriate assistance (b) They should be excluded
(c) They should be exploited
(d) None of these

24 Which category is mentioned in the Quran among people deserving charitable attention?
(a) Ibn al-Sabil, the traveler in need (b) Only government officials
(c) Only business owners (d) None of these

25 What does the Quran teach concerning wealth?
(a) It carries social and moral responsibilities (b) It gives unlimited social superiority
(c) It removes accountability
(d) None of these

26 Which concept refers to voluntary charitable giving?
(a) Sadaqah (b) Riba
(c) Ghibah (d) None of these

27 Which Quranic principle applies to both friends and opponents?
(a) Justice (b) Favoritism
(c) Revenge (d) None of these

28 What does the Quran teach about the rights of parents?
(a) They should be treated with kindness (b) They have no rights
(c) They should always be ignored
(d) None of these

29 Which social institution receives strong attention in Quranic teachings?
(a) Family (b) Gambling
(c) Tribal warfare (d) None of these

30 What is one social purpose of Zakat?
(a) Supporting eligible recipients and promoting social welfare
(b) Concentrating wealth among the wealthy
(c) Eliminating all private property
(d) None of these

31 Which Quranic principle concerns wealth not remaining concentrated among only a narrow group?
(a) Broader economic circulation and responsibility (b) Permanent monopoly
(c) Unlimited hoarding (d) None of these

32 Which Quranic teaching protects the rights of women?
(a) Recognition of their relevant legal and social rights
(b) Denial of all property rights
(c) Exclusion from all family rights
(d) None of these

33 What does the Quran teach concerning the property of others?
(a) It must not be taken unjustly (b) It may be taken by the powerful
(c) It belongs to the richest person
(d) None of these

34 Which principle is violated by bribery and dishonest financial dealings?
(a) Justice and integrity (b) Brotherhood
(c) Patience (d) None of these

35 What does the Quran teach concerning reconciliation between believers?
(a) It should be pursued (b) It should always be rejected
(c) It is prohibited
(d) None of these

36 Which principle requires fair treatment of people in disputes?
(a) Justice (b) Revenge
(c) Tribal loyalty
(d) None of these

37 Which social evil is addressed by the Quranic prohibition of backbiting?
(a) Harm to dignity and social trust (b) Economic inflation
(c) Political administration
(d) None of these

38 What does Quranic social justice imply regarding the weak?
(a) Their rights deserve protection (b) They may be ignored
(c) They have no legal or moral claims
(d) None of these

39 Which concept is associated with giving people their due?
(a) Justice (b) Hasad
(c) Ghibah (d) None of these

40 Which Quranic teaching concerns fair treatment of employees and workers?
(a) The Quran establishes broad principles of justice and fair dealing
(b) Workers have no moral claims
(c) Exploitation is always permissible
(d) None of these

41 Which Quranic principle concerns the fulfillment of trusts?
(a) Amanah (b) Hasad
(c) Takabbur (d) None of these

42 Which principle applies when giving testimony against oneself or relatives?
(a) Justice and truthfulness (b) Family favoritism
(c) Wealth-based preference (d) None of these

43 Which Quranic value supports assistance to people facing hardship?
(a) Compassion (b) Exploitation
(c) Social exclusion (d) None of these

44 What does the Quran teach about economic fraud?
(a) It is condemned (b) It is encouraged
(c) It is required
(d) None of these

45 Which principle is reflected in Quranic teachings about freeing people from oppressive conditions?
(a) Human dignity and social responsibility (b) Social domination
(c) Tribal superiority (d) None of these

46 Which Quranic teaching helps prevent social division based on ridicule?
(a) Respect for human dignity (b) Mockery
(c) Slander
(d) None of these

47 What is the relationship between individual morality and social justice in the Quran?
(a) Personal ethics contribute to just social relations
(b) They are completely unrelated
(c) Only rulers have moral duties
(d) None of these

48 Which principle requires justice even when personal interests are affected?
(a) Impartiality (b) Favoritism
(c) Nepotism
(d) None of these

49 Which combination best reflects Quranic social justice?
(a) Justice, charity, protection of rights, honest dealings and human dignity
(b) Exploitation, fraud and favoritism
(c) Wealth-based privilege and oppression
(d) None of these

50 Which statement best summarizes the Quranic approach to social justice?
(a) Justice concerns only courts
(b) Justice encompasses personal conduct, economic dealings, family relations and social responsibilities
(c) Justice applies only to rulers
(d) None of these

Answer Key

1 (a) ‘Adl
2 (a) Justice
3 (a) Justice
4 (a) Orphans
5 (b) It must be protected
6 (a) Cheating in weights and measures
7 (a) Social and economic responsibility
8 (a) Zakat
9 (a) The poor
10 (a) It should uphold justice
11 (a) Economic justice
12 (a) Ridicule and mockery
13 (a) Backbiting
14 (a) Collective responsibility
15 (a) Travelers in need
16 (a) Hatred should never lead to injustice
17 (a) Prohibition of riba
18 (a) They should be handled responsibly and documented in relevant circumstances
19 (a) Honesty in economic dealings
20 (a) Family heirs with prescribed rights
21 (a) Respect for people
22 (a) Human equality and dignity
23 (a) They should receive appropriate assistance
24 (a) Ibn al-Sabil, the traveler in need
25 (a) It carries social and moral responsibilities
26 (a) Sadaqah
27 (a) Justice
28 (a) They should be treated with kindness
29 (a) Family
30 (a) Supporting eligible recipients and promoting social welfare
31 (a) Broader economic circulation and responsibility
32 (a) Recognition of their relevant legal and social rights
33 (a) It must not be taken unjustly
34 (a) Justice and integrity
35 (a) It should be pursued
36 (a) Justice
37 (a) Harm to dignity and social trust
38 (a) Their rights deserve protection
39 (a) Justice
40 (a) The Quran establishes broad principles of justice and fair dealing
41 (a) Amanah
42 (a) Justice and truthfulness
43 (a) Compassion
44 (a) It is condemned
45 (a) Human dignity and social responsibility
46 (a) Respect for human dignity
47 (a) Personal ethics contribute to just social relations
48 (a) Impartiality
49 (a) Justice, charity, protection of rights, honest dealings and human dignity
50 (b) Justice encompasses personal conduct, economic dealings, family relations and social responsibilities