Main ideas of Islamic economic system (7)

- Economic equality is pursued through the moral and ethical teachings of charity.

-      In Arabic, this is known as “sadaqa” and “infâq”.

- There are many verses in the Qur'ân which command the Muslims to help others voluntarily.

-    There are more verses dealing with voluntary charity than the obligatory dues.

-    Everyone is morally obliged to help others according to his or her own means and resources.

-      First level of charity:

-      They ask you (O Muhammad) as to what they should spend (in way of charity). Say, “Whatever can be spared (from your wealth after your own expenses).”

-      Second level of charity:

-      ...The pious (are) those who...spend (in charity) from whatever We have given to them.

-      Third level of charity:

-  The pious people (are) those who spend (benevolently) in good and bad days.

From the article by Sayyid Muhammad Rizvi, www.imamreza.net