Full Measure
\r\n Al-Anam (The Cattle) - Chapter 6: Verse 152 (partial)
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".. And give full measure and (full) weight, in justice; We do not burden any soul beyond what it can bear ..."
One way of defrauding the customer is to measure or weigh incorrectly. The Quran emphasized this aspect of business transactions and included it among the ten obligations described in the last part of Surah al-Anam.
\r\nThe Muslim should try to do justice in measuring and weighing as far as it is humanly possible, although absolute accuracy in this regard is unattainable. This is why, following the command to give full measure, the Quran adds, "We do not burden any soul beyond what it can bear."
\r\nA story is narrated in the Quran concerning a people who were dishonest in their business dealings, deviating from justice in weighing and measuring, and being miserly with each other. Allah sent a messenger to bring them back to justice and honesty, as well as to the belief in His Unity. These were the people of the prophet Shuaib (peace be on him).
\r\nWhat is correct in relation to weighing and measuring is correct in relation to all other human affairs and relationships. The Muslim is not permitted to have two standards, one for himself and one for other people, this for the near and dear and that for the public, demanding in full his rights and the rights of those who support him, but when it concerns others, diminishing or depriving them of their rights.
\r\nCompiled From:
\r\n "The Lawful and Prohibited in Islam" - Yusuf Al-Qaradawi