The state protects freedom of private property and its sanctity. No one is to be stripped of his property except when it serves the public interest, in which case fair compensation is due. Article 19 Public confiscation of money is prohibited and the penalty of private confiscation is to be imposed only by a legal order. Article 20 Taxes and fees are to be imposed on a basis of justice and only when the need for them arises. Imposition, amendment, revocation and exemption is only permitted by law.
Alms tax is to be levied and paid to legitimate recipients.
Article 22 Economic and social development is to be achieved according to a just and scientific plan. The state strives for the achievement of the hopes of the Arab and Islamic nation for solidarity and unity of word, and to consolidate its relations with friendly states. The state protects human rights in accordance with the Islamic Shari'ah. The state provides public education and pledges to combat illiteracy. The state takes care of health issues and provides health care for each citizen.