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A summary of the concepts held by the Ahl al-Sunnah.

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The importance of earning wealth through lawful means.

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A Muslim should be diligent in ensuring that the wealth they acquire is lawful (halal).

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So that it may be an aid to them on their path to Allah, rather than an obstacle.

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The Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said:

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"O people,

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Allah is Pure and accepts only that which is pure.

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Allah has commanded the believers as He commanded the messengers,

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for He said:

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“O ye messengers! Eat of the good things, and do right. Lo! I am Aware of what ye do.” (23:51)

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“O ye messengers! Eat of the good things, and do right. Lo! I am Aware of what ye do.” (23:51)

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And He said:

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“O ye who believe! Eat of the good things wherewith We have provided you, and render thanks to Allah if it is (indeed) He Whom ye worship.” (2:172)

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He then mentioned a man who undertakes a long journey, disheveled and dusty,

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stretching his hands toward the sky, saying, 'O Lord, O Lord,'

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while his food is unlawful, his drink is unlawful, his clothing is unlawful,

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and he has been nourished by the unlawful; how then could his supplication be answered?"

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Narrated by Muslim.

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Earning a lawful living is a requirement that many people today have neglected,

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even some of the righteous and those who call to Allah.

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They do not concern themselves with whether their acquired wealth is lawful or unlawful.

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One should know that diligence in earning a lawful living must be directed toward two matters:

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First:

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The lawfulness of the substance of the wealth itself.

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One must not trade in forbidden things,

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such as intoxicants, narcotics, or that which incites base desires,

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and so on.

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Second:

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The lawfulness of the method of earning that wealth.

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For a line of work may be lawful in its essence,

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yet it may be tainted by unlawful elements due to negligence,

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whether in terms of the quality of one's work,

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or in terms of adhering to the designated working hours,

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and not becoming preoccupied with other matters during that time,

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and so on.

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A summary of the concepts held by the Ahl al-Sunnah.