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Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books If Islam Were To Be Established in Iraq Economic Development Economy is one of the most important aspects which the young Islamic government must pay attention to, since "He who does not have a sustenance, does not have the hereafter"65 as reported in the sacred Tradition of the Messenger of Allah (S). The Messenger of Allah (S) is also quoted as saying: "Poverty is a shame in both worlds".

Economic independence brings about political independence, whereas inflation, high prices, and scarcity of income cause disaffection of the government, which subsequently results in its downfall. The way forward in order to secure a healthy and developing economy is to execute an accurate program for the overall economy.

The government must create - and allow others to do so - economic institutions and think tanks of experts in various sectors of the economy, such as agriculture, manufacture, trade, import and export, banking system, etc. The government must ensure that laws related to the economy are modern, dynamic and in accordance with Islamic jurisprudence. All of this is within the framework of "free capital" in the true sense of the word - and legitimate - "You shall have your capital"66.

One who does not earn the means of his sustenance does not have an honourable life and therefore he may have to ask for handouts from others, which is a disgrace, or may be forced to steal or cheat to make ends meet, which is an even worse behaviour. Whereas the individual who has a source of income can lead a decent life and have an honourable family which is the nucleus of society and the Almighty desired for mankind in this world, for which He will reward in the hereafter.

66The holy Qur'an, the Heifer [^2]: 279. The complete verse reads as follows: "If you do it not (give up usury), take notice of war from Allah and His Messenger: but if you turn back, you shall have your capital sums; neither you shall make (anyone) suffer nor shall you be made to suffer." All affairs are in the hands of people. The government's role is that of the regulator only. This is true also for airports, railways, industries - large and small - hospitals, etc.

Freedom should be for all people to make use of land, since "land belongs to Allah and to whoever revitalises it". Water, forests and procurement of the permissible such as fishes and other animals, the various minerals in accordance with the law of the "Precedence", should be in the hands of people.