Imagine you are given something valuable to take care of—maybe someone trusts you with their secret, their money, or even their safety. What do you do? Allah commands us to always be fair, honest, and trustworthy.

In Surah An-Nisa (4:58), Allah says:

“Allah commands you to return things entrusted to you to their rightful owners, and when you judge between people, do so with fairness. Indeed Allah gives you excellent advice, for He is All-Hearing and All-Seeing.”

What Does This Mean?

This verse teaches us two key principles:

1. Being honest when someone trusts us. If someone entrusts us with something—whether money, a secret, or a responsibility—we must take care of it and be respectful.

2. Fairness in judgment. Whether in big matters like leadership or smaller matters like solving an argument, we should always be fair, without favouritism or bias.

How Can We Apply This in Our Lives?

• Keep promises and fulfill responsibilities. If someone trusts you with something, handle it with care.

• Be fair, even when it’s hard. If two people ask for your opinion, don’t take sides unfairly — judge based on truth.

• Remember that Allah sees everything. Even if no one else notices, Allah knows if we are being fair or not.

Why Does This Matter?

This verse reminds us that honesty and fairness are essential values in Islam. When we treat people with justice and fulfill our responsibilities, we earn the love of Allah and the trust of those around us. Fairness makes the world a better place—and it starts with us.