Surah Al-Ma'idah, Ayah 8
Quran 5:8 · The Table Spread · Madani · Para 6 · Page 108
یٰۤاَیُّهَا الَّذِیْنَ اٰمَنُوْا كُوْنُوْا قَوّٰمِیْنَ لِلّٰهِ شُهَدَآءَ بِالْقِسْطِ ؗ وَلَا یَجْرِمَنَّكُمْ شَنَاٰنُ قَوْمٍ عَلٰۤی اَلَّا تَعْدِلُوْا ؕ اِعْدِلُوْا ۫ هُوَ اَقْرَبُ لِلتَّقْوٰی ؗ وَاتَّقُوا اللّٰهَ ؕ اِنَّ اللّٰهَ خَبِیْرٌ بِمَا تَعْمَلُوْنَ ۟
Transliteration
Ya ayyuha allatheena amanookoonoo qawwameena lillahi shuhadaa bilqistiwala yajrimannakum shanaanu qawmin AAala allataAAdiloo iAAdiloo huwa aqrabu littaqwa wattaqooAllaha inna Allaha khabeerun bima taAAmaloon
Saheeh International
O you who have believed, be persistently standing firm for Allāh, 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 Allāh; indeed, Allāh is [fully] Aware of what you do.
Al-Mukhtasar fi Tafsir
O you who believe in Allah and His Messenger and follow His laws, uphold Allah’s rights over you, seeking His pleasure. Be witnesses for justice and not for oppression. The hatred for a people should not make you leave justice: justice is a requirement with a friend, as well as with an enemy, so be just with both. Justice is closer to the fear of Allah, and oppression is closer to disrespect against Him. Be mindful of Allah by fulfilling His instructions and avoiding His prohibitions. Allah knows what you do. Nothing of your actions is hidden from Him and He will repay you accordingly.
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (abridged)
Explains 5:7–5:11 together — read it on 5:7