Comparing Flawed Modern Leadership with Ali’s (AS) Justice - Maulana Syed Muhammad Rizvi

Friday Juma KhutbaFebruary 7th, 2025• The stability of a society is based on justice, as the slogan “no justice, no peace” reflects a universal truth. • In the U.S., both Republican and Democratic leaders have abused their power by pardoning family members, friends, and supporters. • Trump’s executive orders aimed at deporting pro-Palestine protesters are no different from the actions of Democrats who silenced Palestinian voices at their conventions. • Both Republicans and Democrats align with billionaires and social influencers—proving no real difference between their goals, only in how they present themselves. • No leader or official should be above the law. Justice applies to everyone, no matter their rank. • Imam ‘Ali (a) is a timeless example of justice, as demonstrated when he personally implemented the punishment on Walid bin ‘Uqbah for leading prayers while intoxicated. • Historians call Imam ‘Ali “The Voice of Human Justice” because of his insistence on fairness and equality, even at the cost of his life. • Trump’s plan to take over Gaza has been universally condemned as “ethnic cleansing” by global leaders, including the UN Secretary-General. • Justice is superior to generosity, as stated by Imam ‘Ali (a): “Justice puts things in their places, while generosity takes them out of their directions.” • The true leader is one who upholds justice and brings peace, as seen in the lives of the Ahlul Bayt (a). Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)