Part of Concepts of Ahl as-Sunnah (series completed)
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Summary of Sunni concepts | Concept (685) | Make sure to make money from halal sources
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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.