Q: What is the Islamic teachings or rulings about learning and doing daily things with one’s hands. Does Islam encourages one to learn and do his/her things like slaughtering an animal, learning different arts like building house or other such things. I am literate person and a Software Engineer but in common life I do not know things well. I feel great hesitation/problem while learning new things. Does Islam dislikes this kind of behaviour and how can I handle this problem in the light of Islam. I know this type of question may seem useless but as for as I know Islam guides us in every matter of life.
A: The hadeeth says that the best earning is that of the sweat of the brow. Hence, any type of skill that will enable you to earn a halaal living is obviously encouraged and liked by the shari`ah.
And Allah Ta’ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
Answered by:
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)