One will lead in any way he wishes and if the other refuses to follow...

One will lead in any way he wishes and if the other refuses to follow, he will be denied his handout. The west did not overwhelm and dominate other countries through military force only, but also through financial handouts to the third world countries and supplying them with experts, etc.

For this reason, the Messenger of Allah (S), after arriving in the city of Medina, which in effect became the capital city for Muslims, gave high priority to self-sufficiency of Muslims so that they would not be subjected to domination of the Jews of Medina. In a well-known event, the caliph of the time wanted to give some money to Abu Tharr, may the blessings of Allah be upon him, but he refused to accept it.

The caliph's envoy to Abu Tharr - who was the caliph's slave and was promised his freedom if he manages to give the money to Abu Tharr - said to Abu Tharr: "if you take this money I shall win my freedom". Abu Tharr replied "but I shall lose mine". A newly established Islamic government must give high priority to self-sufficiency in various aspects of life ranging from food, drink and housing to agriculture, manufacture, banking, etc.

This may be addressed through commissioning various high-ranking committees of experts and professionals and taking a number of steps: The use of agricultural lands and developing animal resources such as poultry and fish farming etc. and other manufacturing and production activities, The young Islamic government must concern itself with industrialising the country through the creation of factories and 2.

manufacturing plants, which in turn would employ substantial number of workers, the consequent of which is progress towards independence and self-sufficiency. Industrialisation must include small local industries as well as large national ones. For example in Iraq towards the end of the monarchy rule - when there was a degree of pluralism and free political parties and some stability - there were some 400 products being manufactured in the holy city of Karbala.

Furthermore, industrial development is one of the most important factors, which contribute to the progress of a nation in all different fields, because manufacturing ability ranks highest amongst all the cultural, educational, expertise and social fields. Industry facilitates the provision of the country's needs, brings about self-sufficiency, reduces unemployment to a minimum, eliminates poverty and destitution and prevents inflation.