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Description
Type: Noun
Origin: From Arabic "عدل", widely used in Islamic, legal, and ethical contexts to signify justice and balance.
Expanded Features:
Polarity: Positive
Register: Formal, religious, ethical
Pragmatic Sense: Refers to fairness, giving each their due, and maintaining balance in society or relationships.
Synonyms (Urdu): انصاف، مساوات، دیانت
Synonyms (English): equity, impartiality, righteousness
Antonyms (Urdu): ظلم، ناانصافی
Antonyms (English): injustice, oppression, unfairness
Key Nuances:
Strongly tied to Islamic teachings and Quranic injunctions
Represents moral and legal fairness
Symbolizes balance in social, personal, and divine contexts
Usage Contexts:
Legal system and courts
Ethical discussions
Religious sermons and Islamic law
Example Sentences:
Urdu: عدل قائم کرنا ہر حاکم کی ذمہ داری ہے۔
English: Establishing justice is the duty of every ruler.
Urdu: اسلام عدل اور مساوات کی تعلیم دیتا ہے۔
English: Islam teaches justice and equality.
Urdu: عدل کے بغیر معاشرہ ترقی نہیں کر سکتا۔
English: A society cannot progress without justice.
Cultural Insight: The concept of "Adl" is central in Islamic theology, where Allah Himself is called "Al-Adl" (The Just).
Related Terms:
انصاف (insaf): justice
مساوات (masawat): equality
حق (haq): right, truth