The definition of poverty and its spiritual concept in the light of Islamic teachings

Islam is a copmlete code of life. It presents the solution of all problems of human beings. Poverty is such phenomenon that exists all over the world. In developing countries like Pakistan poverty is lake of basic needs i.e food, clohing and shelter etc. whereas in advanced countries poverty is the deprevation of life luxuries. In this article focused on poverty. First of all poverty is defined in different aspects, literal meanings as well as Islamic point of view and materialistically. The second and important thing is spiritual aspect of poverty in Islam. According to Islam poverty is not absolutely a bad or harmful thing but it has some spiritual benefits. It provides some chances a man to purify his inerself. Hence this article clearly explains the topic and spiritual system of Islam in all aspects of life as well as poverty’s spiritual concept of Islam