Imagine this: You are blindfolded and given two options. One hand holds an apple, the other holds an apple with a slice of orange. Without seeing, you instinctively choose the single apple. Why? Because your mind associates familiarity with safety and difference with discomfort. This is how bias operates. It is subtle, ingrained, and often goes unnoticed. Yet, in Islam, bias is a veil over the heart that leads to injustice. It creates division where Allah commands unity, and it fosters arrogance where humility should reside. Islam’s Stand Against Bias Allah ï·» commands absolute justice, regardless of personal feelings, background, or relationships: “O you who have believed, be persistently standing firm for Allah, witnesses in justice, and do not let the hatred of a people prevent you from being just. Be just; that is nearer to righteousness.” (Surah Al-Ma'idah 5:8) This verse highlights a fundamental truth: Bias, whether based on race, gender, status, or culture, distorts justice. ...