During the sermon, an Ansari seeing some men from the tribe of Banu Tha'lba sitting there, stood up and pointed toward them and said, "Oh Rasool of Allah! Their ancestors killed a member of our family. We appeal to you to get one of them hanged in exchange. for that."The Rasoolullah replied, "The revenge of the father cannot be taken on his son."
The Rasoolullah was so well-known for his justice that even the Jews, who were his bitter enemies brought their suits to him and he decided the cases in accordance with the Jewish law.He very strictly followed the Commandment of Allah: "If they come to you, either judge between them, or decline to interfere. If you decline, they cannot hurt you in the least. If you judge, judge in equity between them. For Allah loves those who judge in equity."
Justice demands that it should be upheld in all the circumstances, even if it goes against one's own self or one's family or relations. All of his life Hazrat Muhammad judged other people's affairs with justice and told his companions to be just. It is reported by Hazrat Ali said to him: "When two men come to you for judgement, never decide in favour of one without hearing the arguments of the other; it is then most likely that you will know the truth." Hazrat Muawia reported Allah's Rasooles saying, "Any ruler (or judge) who closes his door on the poor, the needy and the destitute, Allah closes His door on him when he becomes needy and destitute."
Question 1: What did the Ansari request from Rasoolullah regarding the tribe of Banu Tha'lba?
Answer: He requested one of them to be hanged in exchange for killing a member of his family.
Question 2: How did Rasoolullah respond to the Ansari's request for revenge?
Answer: He stated that the revenge of the father cannot be taken on his son.
Question 3: How did Rasoolullah demonstrate his commitment to justice, according to the passage?
Answer: He decided cases brought by his enemies, the Jews, in accordance with Jewish law, and he strictly followed the commandment of Allah regarding judgment.
Question 4: What advice did Hazrat Ali give regarding judgment when two men come for it?
Answer: He advised never to decide in favor of one without hearing the arguments of the other, to ascertain the truth.
Question 5: According to Hazrat Muawia, what consequence awaits a ruler or judge who closes his door on the poor and needy?
Answer: Allah will close His door on him when he becomes needy and destitute.
