Main ideas of Islamic economic system (8)

-   In all these levels, one must remember to follow the path of moderation:

-      neither keep your hand shackled to your neck (out of greed);

- nor outspread it completely open—otherwise you will sit reproached and denuded.

-  Someone asked Imam Ja`far as-Sâdiq about a group of people who are prosperous while their Muslim brothers are in severe need.

-  Is it right for the rich people to eat and drink satisfactorily while their brothers are hungry, especially during the difficult days?

-    The Imam said that:

-      Surely a Muslim is brother of a Muslim.

-      He does not oppress his brother;

-      neither abandons him nor deprives him.

-  The Muslims are obliged to work hard for their brother, to relate to him, to help him, and to be charitable towards the needy people.

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