Islam and Communism — Page 7
7 1 • the individual's right to self-effort and its fruit, but at the same time it puts an effective curb on its extreme form. It has very wisely devised a machinery by which wealth cannot accumulate in a few hands. . It has taken steps to see not only that the rich do not grow richer and richer, but that they part with some of their wealth to uplift the poor. It tries to maintain an equilibrium between the two classes. . Islam embodies the good points of the two systems contending for supremacy. . At the same time it steers clear of their evils, adding its own special provisions to safeguard society from them and to contribute to general good and happiness. That is why in Islamic countries where they have made some effort to follow the injunctions of Islam neither Capitalism nor Communism has taken root in its more frightful forms, even though little of true Islam now meets the eye. Where Islam is practised individualism has not encroached upon common human rights nor has Collectivism