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Justice & Righteousness

Doing what is right and fair — especially toward the vulnerable — is a cornerstone obligation in every major religion. The Hebrew prophets thundered for justice; the Quran commands equity; Buddhism teaches right action; Hinduism emphasizes dharma. These traditions converge on the conviction that moral order is built into the fabric of the universe.

Across the World's Religions

Christianity
Practice
Dikaiosyne (righteousness) — justice for the poor
Key Text
Amos 5:24; Matthew 25:35-40
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Islam
Practice
Adl (justice) as divine attribute
Key Text
Quran 4:135, 16:90
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Judaism
Practice
Mishpat (justice), Tzedek (righteousness)
Key Text
Deuteronomy 16:20; Isaiah 1:17
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Hinduism
Practice
Dharma (cosmic moral order, duty)
Key Text
Bhagavad Gita 3:35, 18:41-44
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Buddhism
Practice
Samma kammanta (Right Action, Noble Eightfold Path)
Key Text
SN 45.8; Dhammapada 256-257
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