Islam and Communism — Page 4
1 4 to choose a definite programme of life and security before the impending world-wide conflagration overtakes them. . He who thinks that he can stand aside and remain secure is under a dangerous delusion. He is like the ostrich that buries its head in the sand and considers itself safe. . Communism Summed up. . Communism may be summed up as follows:All wealth and all means of wealth must be nationalised. Individual property should become collective possession. Wealth produced under collective organisation, out of collective resources, should be distributed under collective supervision among individuals according to their needs on the basis of a so-called equitable system. All are to work according to their powers, but distribution must depend upon the needs of the individual, irrespective of the amount of his labour. . On the other hand Capitalism, also