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210 5. Another drawback in communism is that it does not par- ticularly prise higher intellectual capability, treating it on a par with manual work. Such a system ultimately leads to intellectual bankruptcy. This takes time. Therefore, all these dangers are being ignored in the current enthusiasm. In any case, communism is a natural reaction to a long-standing, unjust system in Russia but the reaction took an extreme form. As far as the nation is concerned, practically it means: out of the frying pan of capitalism into the fire of communism. Just Distribution of Wealth in Islam By contrast, Islam, being a religion of nature and revealed by the Creator of that nature, teaches moderation and the middle course—avoiding both extremes. It does not deprive man of the biggest natural incentive for individual effort; i. e. enjoying the fruits of one’s own labour. Neither does it pave the way for the wealth to accumulate in a few hands or become the monopoly of a particular section of the society. Islam has laid down very judi- cious basic rules, which are briefly outlined below: First, Islam lays down a law of inheritance which, if adhered to, leads to a fair distribution of wealth. According to Islamic law, not only the eldest son or male children, but all children, sons and daughters, also have the right to inherit. Moreover, the wife or husband, mother and father, and sometimes sisters, brothers and other close relatives, also share the inheritance. Consequently, the