The Economic Strata

“It is We who divide among them their livelihood in the life of this world, and We exalt some of them above others in rank, so that some of them may command work from the others (Quran, 43:32)

Previously, how the ancestors had worked in order to provide The Right to Basic Standard of Living to individuals and societies was described.

There were problems. In fact, the problems remain the same today as human natures keep being in constant both as individuals and societies.

Since history, there are apparent differences among individuals and societies. Some are rich. Some are poor. Some are smart. Some are not. There are differences in the color of the skins, physical buildups, voices, sizes, shapes, heights, talents, abilities even preferences. Economically too, the economic strata have existed.

No matter what are the differences, there have always existed the symbiotic relationships among individuals and societies.

The poor are dependent on the rich for wages. The rich are dependent on the poor for labor. In so many ways, the interdependence of one another has facilitated the smooth flow of life particularly on the economics activities.

The ancestors had been very careful that they had never applied more than one economic system for a simple reason. They did not wish the situation where some individuals were over nourished while some were under nourished.

Knowing the existence of the economic strata, the inner developments of individuals was very important. The ancestors knew well that devils do exist and at all times may cause disturbances. The devils however are considered the external enemies but enemies too do come from within.

The right inner developments were fundamentals to the defensive system of individuals against these enemies. One of the fundamentals which was considered major was to understand that although there were differences among individuals and societies particularly that the economic strata existed, to God however, the best among them were those who submit to the will of God.