Reflections: Imam Ali ؑ defines the highest form of character: Objective Justice. Most people are “just” only when it benefits them, but the Imam calls for a justice that is practiced “against yourself.” This means admitting your mistakes, fulfilling your obligations to God, and giving others their rights even when you have the power to withhold them. True peace in society is only possible when individuals hold themselves to a higher standard than they expect from others.