Islam and Communism — Page 27
27. God, the Lord and Master of all. As. His creatures, all have a basic claim to everything. Secondly, the production of wealth is mainly due to the labour and industry of the poor. The word Zakat signifies purification and augmentation. . This is because the tax releases the giver from the obligation he owes to those who have been instrumental in the production of wealth, and because this adds to and augments the resources of those who receive it. . Voluntary System of Chairty in Islam. . As we have stated there is also such a thing as voluntary taxation. This is summed up in the general term 'charity'. It includes all kinds of alms-giving that are not obligatory. By instituting this charitable organisation Islam has not only helped the poor and the needy but it has also promoted general philanthropy which means mutual love, sympathy, and fellow-feeling. Islam is keen to keep alive this side of human nature and has consequently laid great