When it comes to Islam and the essence of it there is one thing that comes to our mind and that one word comprise the entire teaching and laws of our religion, that one thing will consist the meaning of life which represent the true Islamic values is known to be "Justice".
As the Quran tells us: "We sent aforetime our messengers with clear Signs and sent down with them the Book and the Balance, that men may stand forth in Justice." [Al-Hadeed 57:25]. This is where we come to know that the sole reason of sending Prophets to the mankind by Allah was to end injustice and establish justice on mankind.
The book of balance, Quran tells us the difference between right and wrong and for sure it eliminates and bias, ambiguity and unfair unjust dilemmas and assumptions which might not be just to make and for such a reason we are to take guidance from the book of balance and learn from the teachings of our Prophets which acted as the messengers of Allah and to make mankind understand the true value of our life and the obligations which we owe to our lord.
When we combine the two sources of guidance we come to know the real meaning of life and the duty to which we owe Allah the Almighty, further these sources are to teach the difference between right and wrong, the rights of Allah and other mankind on us which include people around us and our loved ones and how to successfully balance in-between them individually and collectively.
See how the Qur'an teaches us to overcome the first impediment when we are dealing with our closest relatives or even ourselves.
"O ye who believe! Stand out firmly for justice, as witnesses to Allah, even as against yourselves, or your parents, or your kin, and whether it be (against) rich or poor: for Allah can best protect both. Follow not the lusts (of your hearts), lest ye swerve, and if ye distort (justice) or decline to do justice, verily Allah is well-acquainted with all that ye do."[An-Nisa 4:35]
There are clear teachings inQuranand other authenticated sources that there is no room of injustice and bias decisions or acts that create conflicts between people on favoritism and self interest. The justice is demanded by Islam which allows no self interest and favors on one side decisions to the most injustice and prejudice.
That is the justice the world needs today and here Quran says: "Allah doth command you to render back your Trusts to those to whom they are due; and when ye judge between man and man, that ye judge with justice: verily how excellent is the teaching which He gives you! For Allah is He Who hears and sees all things."[An-Nisa 4:58]
Remember, there is nothing less excepted than justice friends are friends and people we know, but Islam has taught us even to be just with our enemies. Please refer to more online resources to acquire appropriate knowledge for which we can learn and practice the right Islam forgiveness (Ameen).
