A few developments in
the beginning of twentieth century, however, paralyzed invisible hand. These
developments made governments pro-active and pro-poor. This shift in the policy
was out of compulsion and not because of their concern of poor and needy.
When the government is
interested in reaching out its people, it must be very particular about the
appointment (selection) of public persons. Favoritism, nepotism and bias make
it difficult for the government to achieve desired objectives, in particular
extending a helping hand to the poor.
This was exactly the
reason why Imam Ali (A.S.), at different places in his letter, has spoken about
the necessity of appointing God-fearing persons to public offices.
Imam Ali (A.S.) writes:
“Do not accept advice of
misers, they will try their best to keep you away from acts of kindness and
from doing good to others. They will keep you frightening from poverty and
destitution”.
What is meant here is
that misers think that public treasury would be empty when funds available at
its disposable are spent for the welfare of poor and needy.
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