Library Ethics Greater Sins Chapter 22 Concealing Evidence Testify for the truth even if it harms you
Testify for the truth even if it harms you
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Testify for the truth even if it harms you
In Surah an-NisÄ’, the Almighty Allah (S.w.T.) says,
“O you who believe! Be maintainers of justice, bearers of witness for Allah’s sake, though it may be against your own selves or (your) parents or near relations; if he be rich or poor, Allah is nearer to them both in compassion; therefore do not follow (your) low desires, lest you deviate; and if you swerve or turn aside, then surely Allah is aware of what you do.”
(Surah an-NisÄ’ 4:135)
Thus one must not conceal testimony due to the fear of the rich or mercy for the poor. One must not feel undue compassion for the accused who is poor. One should neither pay heed to ones own interest nor care for any other person while giving testimony. The Divine command should always be respected in entirety.
