Principles of Islam
58. Wealth
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58. WEALTH
Wealth is one of life’s necessities. But it is not life’s
goal. If wealth is necessary to fulfill life’s material
requirements, then it must be acquired as the mainstay
of human existence. But if wealth is projected as life’s
goal and its ever-increasing acquisition is considered
the most important task, then it can become a source
of great misery which will destroy its seekers not only
in this world but also in the Hereafter.
Man has to live in this world for a certain period of
time. For this, he requires some material facilities
which may serve as a support in his life. The majority
of these things must be purchased with money. So it is
essential for everyone to provide himself with the
means to do so. In this respect wealth is a precious
asset for all of us.
But perhaps a more important acquisition is that of
knowledge. Without knowledge man cannot strive for
spiritual progress; he cannot play a positive role in the
construction of humanity. He has to acquire
knowledge so that he may live in society as a useful
and beneficial part of it.
