Falsehood Quote by Syed Muhammad Naquib al-Attas
“Justice implies knowledge of the right and proper place for a thing or a being to be; of right as against wrong; of the mean and limit; of spiritual gain as against loss; of truth as against falsehood.”
About This Quote
Source Treat: Islamic Philosophy, 1992
Justice is the alignment of actions and existence with moral and spiritual order, distinguishing right from wrong.
In simple terms: Justice matches actions to moral order.
Key Takeaway
Seek alignment with ethical and spiritual principles.
Themes
ethics
philosophy
spirituality
Mood
thoughtful
reflective
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- legal systems
- personal decisions
- community governance
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
moral law
balance
truth
Questions to Reflect On
- What does justice mean in your daily life?
- How do you resolve conflicting moral claims?
A Different Perspective
Complex societies may lack consensus on what constitutes “right.”
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