Wealth is a big issue for religious people, because it not very evenly distributed in society. Some people are rolling it, while others are left struggling in poverty. Discuss.
Wealth:
Wealth is basically defined as money and belongings that a person holds. As it is not distributed evenly in our society, it has become a big issue for many people.
Is being wealthy a bad thing:
1. The three major religion including Islam, Christianity and Judaism does not consider wealth as being bad.
2. In many religious books there were people who were wealthy and pious and faithful. For example in Bible Joseph of Arimathea was a wealthy person.
3. There are many examples in Jewish books as well; King Solomon the king of Israel was very rich.
4. Everything
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Greed and excess of wealth is considered bad.
Usury and Gambling is strictly prohibited:
1. According to Shari’ah (Islamic Law) it is not permissible for any muslim to harm anyone or damage anyone’s property. All ways of earning which causes harm to others are forbidden.
2. Alchol is forbidden in Islam, so ways of making money through alcoholic products is ban in Islam.
3. Making money through sex is also forbidden whether directly involved or not.
4. Games of chances are also forbidden in Islam as it involves others to lose.
5. Charging interest on loan given to others is also not permissible in Islam.
Charity is amongst the five pillars of Islam:
1. Everything in this world and the hereafter belongs to Allah (SWT). So whatever wealth one possess ultimately belong to Allah (SWT)
2. It is the responsibility of every Muslim to help the poor and destitute.
3. Islam has also prescribed two ways through which Muslims can give their charity.
• Zakah
• Sadaqah
4. To make things easier for Muslims, Islam has made five pillars of Islam which every Muslim is obliged to follow it. The third pillar of Islam is Zakah, in which every Muslim should give 2.5% of their savings as
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