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Some people would also disagree to this statement and say that some people are lazy out of habit and it is because of their lack of work that they are poor. This is not to say however, that all poor people are lazy, but people who work hard to earn their living deserve to enjoy their wealth, and why should they be made to suffer just because of a few lazy people? Also different people have different levels of potential. This is a test of greediness, thankfulness and generosity for the rich and a test of patience and faith for the poor. If everyone had the same amount of wealth then they would have taken it for granted but due to this difference, the rich are able to thank the God for His blessing upon them but looking upon those who are less fortunate. Some Christians believe that wealth is fine as long as you have the right attitude towards it. Some Christians believe Jesus never condemned wealth itself. Judaism teaches that material possessions are necessary. Jews believe wealth is a gift from God. Muslims are encouraged to earn money. Riches are sweet, and a source of blessing to those who acquire them by the way of hadith. Some Muslims also say that if there were no rich people then there would be no-one to help the poor or give zakat and everyone would suffer from poverty. The poor will become poorer than what they are today.
If there is no rich to give to the poor then there would be no bond of society, no affection of brotherhood. Zakat is a pillar of Islam. If one pillar was missing then Islam would be incomplete.

I have mixed my views about this statement. I agree there should be no excessively rich because we all need to do our best to end the problems with homeless & starving people in our world. I'm sure there is a simple solution to it all. It is wonderful when anyone of any income bracket helps, however, that doesn't mean that they should give up all or most of what "they" worked hard for in this world.

Example:

Two boys go to high school together but 'Bill' drops out & starts doing drugs. 'Mike' finishes high school then goes on to college to become a doctor. Bill wakes up one day and has lost his home, family and his job.
Is it Mike's responsibility to take care of Bill?
NO, but he may out of the kindness of his heart help Bill out or give him a job. Bill has to be willing himself to help make his life better.

However I also disagree because, should some have little or nothing while others are permitted to be as selfish as they want and wallow in excesses?
Such imbalance is tolerated only by the selfish, the uncaring and ignorant who hoard wealth like the gluttons they are.

I also believe that Extreme individual wealth is often the cause of widespread poverty. Slave wages that barely feed and clothe workers bring amazing profits to those willing to use others. They would say that they are doing nothing wrong. They are following the laws (more or less). Personally I think there should be a limit on wealth, but it doesn't matter what I think. This will continue until God puts an end to it.