Thursday, January 11, 2018 12:12:03 AM
Distribution of Wealth

The Quran lays down a broader expenditure policy for fair distribution of wealth among the various sections of the society. The main objective of the Quranic principle of distribution is to avoid the concentration of wealth in a few hands. The Quran repeatedly commands the faithful to give to the poor and needy, to one‟s parents and relatives. Further it states that the reward for such a deed is great. It links this giving to belief and warns of severe punishment for those who do not act generously. Distribution of wealth and its prohibition of concentration are further reinforced by the laws of inheritance that the Quran explains.Therefore, the Quran wishes that the wealth should remain always in circulation. On account of it the Quran criticizes stinginess and miserliness, while as moderation is encouraged, hoarding of wealth is strongly prohibited and those who disobey are warned of hell fire. Similarly squandering property is also prohibited; in fact the society must prevent individuals from wasting their wealth. Likewise extravagance is linked to corruption with severe punishment to follow. In the same vein individuals should not spend on prohibited goods or acts such relationship  of physically illicit, alcohol or anything that leads to the corruption of society or injury to others.

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