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mankind on account of racial origin or ethnic identity. Nor
does it mean that the Qur'an approves completely of the con-
duct and conceptions of the followers of Moses in later cen-
turies, The tone of the text is rather reproachful and critical
of the doubters; and reassuring of the fact that everything in
the earth belongs to God, Who distributes it among His
bondmen in the form of inherited trusts and objects of trial.
The point is brought home time and again throughout the
Qur'an. For example, it says:
"To Him belongs the dominion of the
heavens and the earth, and all affairs are
referred back to God ... believe in God and
His Messenger, and spend (in charity) out
of the (substance) whereof He has made
you heirs. For, those of you who believe
and spend (in charity)- for them the re is a
great reward... And what c aus e ha v e you
why you should not spend in the Cause of
God? For to God belongs the heritage of
the heavens and the earth".
(57:5.7. 10)
Unlike Communism, Islam replaces the totalitarian arti-
ficial supremacy of the Communist State by the beneficial
supremacy of God; and the Communist theory of class war-
fare by sound morals, mutual responsibilities and co-
operation. On the other hand, it gives utmost assurances
against greedy Capitalism and ruthless exploitation by pro-