economic efficiency and charity for the poor

[BH]

I am engaged on another discussion board with some Ayn Rand Libertarian types. How can one argue that zakat and charity to the poor is in fact economically efficient besides being moral, pleasing to God

[arnoldyasin]

Peace,

Look up in this translation for the words 'Zakat' and for 'Economic System'

http//www.beacon2005.com/QXP.pdf

And here Parwez gives a summary of the System

http//www.tolueislam.com/Parwez/QL/QL_14.htm

When i know more writings on this i will post them.