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The Daily News Zimbabwe, 3 Apr. 2001

The Middle Path,
October 2000
Interest, which is viewed by many as
a way to accumulate wealth,
influences the economy negatively
and ultimately proves to be
destructive for individuals and
The Economist, 22 Feb. 2001
countries alike.

In an economy resting on production, an overall recovery occurs
which benefits everyone. Indeed, Allah commands us to spend our
money for the benefit of people. In Surat at-Tawba, Allah gives the news
of a painful punishment for those who amass their possessions:
You who have faith! Many of the rabbis and monks devour people's property
under false pretenses and bar people from access to the Way of Allah. As for
those who hoard up gold and silver and do not spend it in the Way of Allah,
give them the news of a painful punishment… (Surat at-Tawba: 34)
In a society where Qur'anic principles are applied, practices which are
essentially to the benefit of people keep the system moving. Thus, Allah
prohibits usury and thus prevents people suffering under the burden of
debts:

Those who practice usury will not rise from the grave except as someone