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tive Communism never arises. The enterprising individual is
responsible for the prosperity of the State, and the State in
turn is responsible for the security of the individual. Class
conflicts are replaced by cooperation and harmony; fear and
suspicion are remedied by mutual security and confidence.
The economic system of Islam is not drawn in the light
of arithmetical calculations and capacities of production
alone. Rather, it is drawn and conceived in the light of a
comprehensive system of morals and principles. The person
who is working for another person or for a firm or an institu-
tion i s ordained by God to do his work with efficiency and
honesty. The Prophet said that:
"If any of you undertakes to do any work,
God lovcs to see him do it well and with
efficiency".
Once the work is done, the worker is entitled to a fair
wage for his services. Failure by the employer to pay the just
wage, or attempts to cut it down and waver on it is a punish-
able acu according to the Law of God.
Business transactions enjoy a great deal of attention
from Islam. Honest trade is permitted and blessed by God.
This rnay be carried out through individuals, companies,
agencies and the like. But all business deals should be con-
cluded with frankness and honesty. Cheating, hiding defects