Indifference to oppression is a sin, and Muslims must stand against it.
In the Holy Quran, attention to oppression and indifference towards it is clearly condemned. Oppression has always been referred to as a reprehensible act and a major sin in Islamic teachings. Allah commands in verse 135 of Surah An-Nisa: "O you who have believed, be persistently standing firm in justice, witnesses in justice...". In this verse, believers are instructed to adhere to justice and not to let animosity against any people lead them to avoid being just. This clearly indicates that indifference to oppression is not permissible and that standing up against it is a religious duty of every Muslim. Furthermore, in Surah Al-Mu'minun, verse 47, it is stated that individuals should not remain indifferent when witnessing injustice. These verses signify that indifference to oppression is not only a sin but also a responsibility of every Muslim to stand up against injustice. It is essential to understand that oppression must be focused on in every form, and every believer should feel a sense of responsibility against the oppression that they see and hear, and they should never remain indifferent. Throughout Islamic history, the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and the Ahlul Bayt have always resisted oppression and their behavior should be our model. If we, as Muslims, remain indifferent to oppression, we are indeed distancing ourselves from our faith and its teachings.
O you who have believed, be persistently standing firm in justice...
And if it is good and noble, they should not remain indifferent.
One day, Adel was discussing community problems with his friends. He said, "Why does no one act against the oppression we see?" His friend replied, "The problem is we think ignoring it is better." Adel sadly responded, "But we shouldn’t be indifferent. The sooner we raise our voices, the better." From that day, Adel decided to be the voice of the oppressed.