He called on the "enlightened" youth to return to the revolutionary roots of Islam to save humanity from the "dungeons of the economy" and restore human dignity.
Shariati argues that over time, religious elites (clerics) created a "right-wing" version of Islam that made peace with capitalism, teaching the poor to accept their lot as "God-given" while the rich "cleansed" their wealth with minor rituals. Kapitalizm - Ali Ећeriati
He highlights Abu Dharr , a close companion of the Prophet, who stood against this accumulation, arguing that wealth must serve the people. He called on the "enlightened" youth to return