Epilogue to the article about economic development of Islamic countries (24)

Author writes as if:

In Islam, it is considered more important to prepare for the next life, by conformance to Islamic morality, than to be concerned with material gain in the current life.

This results in an effective and immoral denial of welfare and communal prosperity.

Where religion contributes to the order of society and a feeling of well being amongst citizens, its benefits may seem considerable.

When it contributes to ignorance, inefficiency and poverty it becomes a cost to society and a liability.

He notes that, as if:

There is no doubt that Islam is an economic hindrance and a barrier to prosperity and fulfillment of human ambition, potential and welfare.

A greater awareness of its deleterious effect on human welfare may help to weaken its unfortunate grip on the hearts and minds of humanity.

For no religion is this more relevant than Islam.