He advises you so that you may remember.

The verse we will discuss today is not just a spiritual message—it is an eternal moral declaration, a beacon that guides humanity to the path of justice, honesty, and humanity. The verse is:

"Indeed, Allah commands you to justice, good conduct, and giving to relatives; and He forbids indecency, evil deeds, and transgression. He advises you that you may remember."

— (Surah An-Nahl, verse 90)

This verse is a prestigious verse in the Quran that summarizes the fundamental pillars of Islamic morality. It is a verse that stands as a universal maxim not only for Muslims, but for all humanity. History testifies that from the inception of Islam to the present day, this verse has been considered the fundamental foundation for the just structure of the state, society, and individual life.

The verse begins with the words: “Allah commands justice” (al-‘Adl). Justice is not limited to the courtroom, it is a consciousness, a moral commitment. When a person maintains the balance of justice in his thoughts, behavior and decisions, then he truly follows the command of Allah. This justice must be towards the soul, towards the family, towards society and the greatest of all – towards Allah. Otherwise, exploitation, discrimination and injustice arise in society, which separates man from man.

Then Allah says: “Good conduct” (al-Ihsan). Ihsan does not mean only polite behavior, but it also means that you should behave as if you see Allah; and if you cannot do that, then at least you will know that He sees you. This mentality makes human behavior sweet, kind and dignified. When a person treats others well not only out of a sense of duty but also out of love and fear of Allah—then a pure humanity is born within him.

The verse then instructs—“And give to your relatives” (Ita’i Dhil Qurba). Islam is not just a religion of personal pursuits, but it is a religion of social responsibility. Protecting the ties of kinship is a very important duty in Islam. Generosity, compassion, and help to relatives are moral practices that create love, unity, and compassion in society. It transforms society into a family, where no one is alone, no one suffers from hunger, and no one trembles in cold or fear.

Then Allah forbids three heinous acts—“indecency” (fasha), “evil deeds” (munkar), and “transgression” (bagya).

Obscenity is not just nudity or sexual immorality, but it is the source of all those emotions and desires of the heart that make people impure. Obscenity resides in the heart, is manifested in the eyes, is uttered on the tongue, and becomes a game of sin in the body.

Evil deeds, or munkar, are any behavior that rejects conscience, Sharia, and humanity. Envy, deceit, theft, corruption, backbiting, and arrogance—all fall into this category. Munkar is a silent poison that destroys society from within.

And transgression, or speech, is a disobedience that makes people like taghut. It is behavior where someone crosses the boundaries set by Allah due to their own power, emotions, or desires. This transgression gives rise to oppression, injustice, and anarchy.

Allah says, “He admonishes you so that you may remember.” This is an important phrase. The verses of the Quran are not just commands, they are teachings, admonitions, and a call to revisit them again and again. This verse leaves a mark on a person's heart, teaching him to think - which path is he on? Is his life towards justice, or into the pit of obscenity? Does his behavior spread the fragrance of goodness, or cast the terrible shadow of transgression?

This verse is an essence of Islamic state policy, justice system, and social principles. It is known from historical evidence that Caliph Umar (RA) used to run his administrative system in the light of this verse. Every Friday, Muslim judges and rulers used to recite this verse and advise people not to transgress the limits while in power, and always act with justice.

The message of this verse is so profound that it needs to be reminded of us every day. This verse tells us - if you do justice, adopt good behavior, stand by your relatives - then you are on the path of Allah. And if you step on the path of obscenity, evil deeds and transgression—then you are on the path of destruction, to a destination whose consequences are terrible.

If the teachings of this verse are reflected in our families, societies, and states, then oppression will cease, people will find peace, and humanity will once again manifest itself in its glory. This verse is a constitution, a blueprint for consciousness, a blueprint for building society.