Ahl al-Bayt (as) Teachings

Ahl al-Bayt (as) Teachings

The Governor's Justice from the Perspective of Imam Ali (as) and Jesus Christ (as)

Document Type : Original Article

Authors
1 PhD Student in Jurisprudence and Islamic Studies, Al-Mustafa International University.
2 Faculty Member, Al-Mustafa International University.
Abstract
       Justice is the essence of the divine mission and the foundation of the social system in the thought of heavenly religions, and it is among the most fundamental divine principles in human society and governance. The divine prophets were sent to establish equity and justice, and the ultimate goal of sending prophets and revealing heavenly scriptures is not merely individual worship, but the establishment of social justice. One of the most important dimensions of justice is the subject of the governor's justice. In divine religions, including Islam and Christianity, the governor's justice is not merely an ideological concept. In Islam, the governor's justice is not just a virtue; beyond that, it is a condition for the legitimacy and competency of society's leaders. In Christianity as well, the governor's justice is rooted in the divine attribute of justice, and a just governor must be God's representative on earth. A governor's departure from justice means a departure from the divine covenant and their own legitimacy. Given this importance, the governor's justice holds a special place in the statements of the great personalities of divine religions. Imam Ali, as the perfect model of justice in Islamic governance, and Jesus Christ, as the prophet of mercy and justice, both emphasize justice as the axis of governance. In this article, the writers seek to examine the governor's justice from the perspective of Imam Ali (peace be upon him) and Jesus Christ (peace be upon him).

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Volume 3, Issue 3
Autumn 2025
Pages 55-70

  • Receive Date 07 January 2026
  • Accept Date 30 January 2026
  • First Publish Date 30 January 2026
  • Publish Date 01 December 2025