If the rich help the poor with their benevolence and generosity: (1) By this action, they gain the affection of others and captivate the hearts of a group of people. (2) They gain a great deal of respect with an insignificant amount of money. (3) They attain people’s support, because people take sides with the…
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In a society where a group of helpless people…
In a society where a group of helpless people fail to make efforts due to insolvency, the acquisition of income diminishes proportionately and its evil consequences embrace all people. In such a society, a time will come when the rich become the poorest of all. But if the rich help the poor with their benevolence…
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It is certain that in any society, the poor…
It is certain that in any society, the poor and the helpless deserve help. It is the duty of the rich to help the poor and not to trample upon their rights. The holy religion of Islam has also set out strict rules concerning the observation of this right. It holds the rich responsible to…
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The carelessness of the rich towards the difficulties of the poor…
“The carelessness of the rich towards the difficulties of the poor is the greatest danger that can destroy a society and that the rich will be the first victim of this danger. Taking this danger into consideration, fourteen centuries ago, Islam ordered the rich to distribute a portion of their wealth among the poor and…
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There is no doubt that the establishment of a society is…
“There is no doubt that the establishment of a society is to fulfill the needs of individuals. The most important duty of the members of any society is to help the helpless and the weak, and to eliminate in some way the needs of those who are unable to eliminate these by themselves. It has…
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