There should be no rich people as long as there is poverty in the world

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b) “There should be no rich people as long as there is poverty in the world.”

Some Muslims would argue that it is the duty of a Muslim to help the poor, so the rich should use their wealth to help people in the world who do not have as much wealth as them. If they do not help the poor people then how can they call themselves Muslims if they are not fulfilling an obligation on them, it’s not right to blank out people who need this wealth to help them live, and Muslims should fulfil the rights of those people and share their wealth. It is regarded sinful if a Muslim does not obey the command of Allah and paying Zakah is the Command of Allah.

“He is not a believer who eats his fill while his neighbour remains hungry by his side.”

So a person who does not look after another person who is suffering and is need of primary needs then he isn’t considered a believer.

Other Muslims would agree with the statement for different reasons, that is the concept of Equality in Islam, the unity Muslims should have. Muslims should make sure that they share their wealth with others to create a feeling of equality so that there are no ill-feelings in the poor for the rich. In the sight of Allah everyone is equal there is no difference between the rich and the poor.  The Prophet (s.a.w):

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"Allah does not look at your appearance or your possessions; but He looks at your heart and your deeds."

Whether a person is rich or poor it doesn’t matter, your heart and your actions are the important things in the sight of Allah. Also the Prophet (s.a.w) mentioned in his last sermon about the equality of everyone in Islam he talked about that nobody has superiority over other except by piety and good action.

So therefore rich people should not exist so that all wealth in the world can be shared and divided out equally otherwise there’s jealousy, and ...

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