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What is the meaning of the Hadith Qudsi: "O My servants, I have forbidden injustice for Myself"? And why were provisions not distributed justly among people, considering their disparity in wealth, knowledge, and beauty? And what is the sin of one who was given nothing? And is it permissible for those who have not reached puberty to verbally invoke curses upon aggressors?

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Allah is far removed from injustice; He is the Self-Sufficient, Who has no need of His creation. Injustice is to take from you what you possess, or to punish you without sin, or to invalidate your good deeds. Allah Almighty does not wrong people in anything. The servant needs to know Allah the Most Great, and to understand the difference between justice and grace. Justice means that Allah does not wrong, and grace means that He bestows His favor upon whom He wills. And He, glorified be He, is not questioned about what He does, due to His profound wisdom. Allah's giving and withholding is not due to the servant's honor or disgrace, but rather due to wisdom. Praying against an aggressor is not appropriate, especially against children. It is better to pray for their guidance and righteousness, or to simply pray for the repulsion of their harm.

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