• Agriculture
  
• Commerce and Industry
  
• Wages
  
• Economic Reforms
  

The present economic relations of the people, which constitutes the economic order of the country, is thoroughly built upon oppression and injustice. This economic order is the outcome of all corruptions, immoralities, cruelties and injustice of secular systems and regimes. The erroneous economic policies adopted by the non-Islamic regimes have actually developed these corruptions even further. Unless basic changes have been introduced in economic order of the country, the realisations and maintenance of fair justice and equity will never materialize. These basic changes or amendments should be brought about in the light of vital Islamic principles under the auspices of which the lawful rights of the people will be guaranteed. The life-restoring Islamic Guidance is very explicit regarding the economic order. Islamic jurisprudence has also explained the matter thoroughly.

The economic order which we want to materialize will be based on clear explanations of Islamic Jurisprudence and principles. The economic policy of Islamic order should possess the following merits:

1. Observance of justice and equity in all aspects of the economic order.
2. Complete eradication of various types of oppression and injustice and unlawful exploitation.
3. Creation of suitable conditions for the uniform and favourable work and profits for all.
4. Persistent struggle against hunger and poverty as well as indefatigable efforts for providing conditions so that nobody will be deprived of their natural and lawful rights.
5. Active and just possessions of national and social capitals.

In order to achieve the afore-mentioned aims, the working schedule of the Hezb in the economic field will sum-up as follows:

Agriculture

1. For the last many years, as a result of despotic and secular regimes in the country, unlawful differences and privileges came into being regarding the ownership of agricultural lands and profiting from them. In an effort to eradicate any traces of such injustices and atrocities, the following steps will be taken:
2. Unlawful ownership which came to pass as a result of usurpation of ruling circles and which were misappropriate to the powerful landlords, will all be confiscated according to lawful principles and redistributed to their true owners.
3. State-owned fertile lands will be placed at the disposal of peasants who do not own land at all, (or do not have enough land in their ownership) either free of charge or on terms of easy instalment. When redistributing the land, priority will be given to the deserving local inhabitants.
4. Rules and regulations enacted by Islamic Religious code in connection with ownership of land and agricultural transactions of this nature will be completely stopped .
5. When distributing the state-owned lands it would be endeavoured as far as possible, that each family's share is such so as to ensure them a decent living standard.
6. Measures will be adopted so that reasonable and suitable prices of the products are directly paid to the owners and not through middle-men. This rule will particularly be applied to cotton harvests.
7. For maintaining a healthy development of agriculture, agricultural equipment and appliances, fertilizers and improved seeds of their own choice will be placed at the disposal of the peasants at a reasonable prices.
8. As a gesture of cooperation, the peasants and farmers will be supplied with interest-free loans.
9. For preservation, development and proper use of forests, necessary plans will be drawn out. Public pastures and grazing lands used by livestock owners shall, under no circumstances, be usurped.
10. Expect under conditions required by Islamic principles and/or economic policies, agricultural lands shall never be utilized for industrial or residential projects.
11. Attention will be drawn, as early as possible, to expand and better develop livestock breeders, there will be adequate and substantial facilities and incentives provided in this respect. The meadows and grazing lands will be thoroughly preserved and protected.
12. Difficulties emanating from food-grain deficiency will be overcome by the following fundamental plans:
    1. Lands which are suitable for cultivation but have been left barren for unknown reasons, will be made cultivable as soon as practicable.
    2. In order to further develop agricultural lands, hitherto barren lands will be reclaimed and prepared for cultivation.
    3. All-out efforts will be made for the construction of dams, dikes and canals for irrigation purposes of arid lands.
    4. Necessary steps will be taken in respect to food-grain transactions in an effort to curb price increase and scarcity of food supplies on the one hand, and on the other, the peasants and farmers will get a reasonable price for their products. This will also indirectly benefit the consumer.
    5. A balance will be maintained between food-grain production and commercial goods which will result in preventing shortage of food-grains.
13. In order to augment income of the peasants and, at the same time, put a stop to unemployment, the cottage industry will be further developed in the rural areas.

Commerce and Industry

Wealth and Capitals have been left stagnant in the hands of a limited few, because of unrealistic policies of secular regimes in the country. For reinvesting these for the realisation of national interests, the following lawful steps will be taken:

1. Transactions in usury, gambling, impermissible sales, hoarding and other means of earning which have been prohibited by Islam, will be legally banned. Lawful ways and means of becoming wealthy, will be recognized officially. Similarly, capitals that have found their way into private ownership will also be dealt with accordingly.
2. Administration of joint-stock companies and banks will be entrusted to elected representatives from among the share holders and partners.
3. In order to encourage, expand and develop small scale enterprises, beside supplying them with aid funds, other necessary measures will also be adopted.
4. To determine the rates of industrial products, measures will be adopted so that equally benefit both plant owners as well as consumers.
5. It will be required of the companies and industrial plants to manufacture or produce only necessary equipment and appliances and to refrain from producing articles of luxury.
6. As regards commercial transactions and production of industrial goods, stress will be laid on home requirements.
7. The state will oversee only that section of local industry which will be of vital importance and any interference in their affairs might prove harmful to national interests. We are in no way interested to nationalize local industries.
8. The present banking system will be converted to limited partnership and cooperation, according to Islamic principles.
9. In complete preparedness for the defence of the country, we attach great importance to the manufacture of armaments on a vast scale.
10. Heavy industry will be introduced whereas for the development and expansion of light industry, necessary measures will be adopted and maximum advantage will be taken in this respect from the experience of other nations.
11. We prefer to promote and expand industry in suitable regions and under no circumstances, will agree to keep it at special and predetermined areas.
12. In the course of activities taking place for the industrialization of the country, more importance will be given to requirements and job-creation rather than capital and investment.
13. The state will be duty-bound to place strict sanctions and bans on the import on the import of items that are already being manufactured at home. This state will be duty-bound to place strict sanctions and bans on import of items that are already being manufactured at home. This measure will only be taken for the promotion and development of local industries.

Wages of labourers and low-ranking civil servants

1. The present system of payments which, because of various factors, are very unreasonable, will be adjusted gradually. When determining the salaries, prices of consumer items will always be considered. Accordingly, the minimum salary or wage will be such so as to suffice the purchase of essentials for a decent living of a family. With the rise in the price of basic food items or other consumer goods, the salaries will be readjusted proportionately.
2. Extra facilities will be provided for the labourers and low-ranking government employees to enable them to overcome their problems as regards housing, health-care and proper and healthy education and training of their children. As for allotting the salaries or wages of industrial officials and workers, measures adopted by the government will be such that according to the conditions of Art. 77 above, the officials and workers will have an incentive for further development and promotion of the country's industry.
3. Legalisation will be formulated and approved in connection with labour, workers and capital which should maintain a cooperative relation between the capital and the labour on the basis of cooperation. These would also ensure the legitimate rights of the workers. In the event of disputes arising between the worker(s) and propietor(s), an endeavour will be made to seek Islamic ways and means for a just and fait solution.
4. Child labour will be avoided by all possible means. Furthermore, necessary measures will be adopted for the healthy growth of children.
5. Co-working systems of men and women working together in the premises will be totally banned and Islamic principles will, strictly be adhered to in this respect.
6. When a worker gets sick while on duty, necessary arrangements will be made for his (her) treatment. If his injury is to such an extent that will be compensated for equitably and justly. When retired, however, he will receive a continuous and regular retirement benefit.
7. The law will also ensure individual's rights to demand what he is legally entitled to. The government will be duty-bound to hear the inhabitant's claims and to defend their rights. The government's programme of work regarding complaints of the people, will be prepared in such a way so that someone will be made available to attend to the matter in the shortest possible time.

General Economic Reforms

1. Preparations will get under way to collect alms, charities, tithes, donations etc. through government departments for redistribution in the proper and permissible channels. Products that have no legal basis, will be completely banned.
2. The economic policy of the country will be formulated by a committee of elected representatives of the nation and will be applicable after ratification by the parliament.
3. The treasury will be filtered from the least traces of unlawful shares, dividends or contributions.
4. Impermissible investments in unlawful cases will be prohibited, and wasteful expenditures will be prevented. The government will be, particularly, watchful in this respect over the construction of luxurious buildings.
5. Factors leading to higher prices of consumer goods, will be ended.
6. Effective and persistent efforts will be made to end unemployment.
7. Facilities will be provided so that a minimum of expenses will be required for medical examinations and treatment.
8. Wide and effective steps will be taken towards expansion and development of hospitals.
9. In order to prevent the disabled, the destitute and the blind from taking to streets for begging purposes, they will be supplied basic food items together with adequate allowance from the state treasury. They will also be provided with regular religious training.

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