Is there a hadith that states, “if you eat haram then your whole body will tend to do wrong , or lean towards doing wrong?
IMPORTANCE OF EARNING HALAAL
Earning a halaal livelihood is a command of Allah and the responsibil
Earning halaal saves one from begging, consuming haraam and doubtful things which are truly harmful.
Many aayaat as well as ahaad
We see that Hazrat Umar [radhiallaahu anhu] would not allow a person to do business until he had learnt the Islaamic manners and etiquette of running a business. Thus,
While doing business, one should be honest, as this will bring blessings in the trade. One should apply good conduct and also be lenient. Never should one be harsh or rude. Also, avoid swearing oaths excessively when selling.
We must also realize that earning is only a necess
Furthermore, Allah says in the Quraan: “And I have not created Jinns and men, except that they worship me.”
Here we should understand well that worship does not only mean Salaah, Fasting, Haj etc. In every aspect of life, if one will do
If one has the correct intentions, than that very same act, which outwardly may seem to be a necess
Likewise, even in one’s business, if one will do
1) I am working because
2) To protect my wife and children from begging and to provide halaal sustenance for them. In this way saving them from haraam as well.
3) I am running this business, so that I can give employment to others so that they too, can earn a halaal livelihood.
4) The way I am going to conduct the business is going to be an inv
5) I will not indulge in interest, overdraft etc. and that I will close my shop at salaat times.
6) From the prof
These are just some of the intentions that one should have. Also, we see that although
Aayaat:
“And Allah Ta’ala has made trade lawful.” (Baqarah)
“And We have made the day a means of earning livelihood.” (Naba)
“And
“And there are others travelling in the land, seeking Allah’s bounty.” (Muzammil)
“And when the prayer is finished, disperse in the land and seek the bounty of Allah (by working etc.) and remember Allah much so that you may be successful.” (Jum’ah)
“O you who believe eat from the pure things of what We have sustained you.” (Al-Baqarah)
The Importance and Virtues of earning Halaal
Had
Hazrat Abdulla ibn Masood [radhiallaahu anhu] reports that Rasulullah [صلى الله عليه وسلم] said, “To earn a halaal livelihood is compulsory after the completion of other Fara’idh.” (compulsory acts)
Had
Rasulullah [صلى الله عليه وسلم] is reported to have said: “No one has ever eaten any food which is better than that which he had earned through working w
Had
Hazrat Abu Saeed Khudri [radhiallaahu anhu] relates from Rasulullah [صلى الله عليه وسلم] that he said: “For every person who earns anything halaal which he eats himself or whereby he clothes himself or anyone of Allah’s creation, that shall be wr
Had
Naseeh-al-Ansi [radhiallaahu anhu] relates from Rakb al Misri [radhiallaahu anhu] that Rasulullah [صلى الله عليه وسلم] said: “Glad tidings to those whose earnings are halaal.”
Khalifah Hishaam bin Abdul Maalik asked Abu Haazim Makki (Rahmatullah alayh): “How can salvation in the hereafter be achieved.”
Abu Haazim said: “By the acquis
The Khalifah asked: “Who can do this?”
Abu Haazim (Rahmatullah alayh) said: “He who wishes for Jannat, Fears Jahannam and searches for Allah’s pleasure. “
Had
Hazrat Abu Hurairah [radhiallaahu anhu] says that Nabi [صلى الله عليه وسلم] has said, “If a man brings a load of wood on his back, sells
Had
Sayyidina Anas [radhiallaahu anhu] reports that a certain ansari once came to Rasulullah [صلى الله عليه وسلم] and begged him for something. Rasulullah [صلى الله عليه وسلم] asked him, “Is there really nothing in your house?” He replied. “Yes, sire there is a hessian bag, one part of which I wear and the other part I spread when I retire to sleep, and a cup which I use for drinking water.” Rasulullah [صلى الله عليه وسلم] said; “Bring both to me.” He brought the articles. Rasulullah [صلى الله عليه وسلم] took them and exclaimed, “Who will buy these from me?” A man replied, “I shall buy them both for one dirham” Rasulullah [صلى الله عليه وسلم] asked twice or thrice, “Who will give me more?” A man finally said: “I shall buy them both for two dirhams.” Thereupon Rasulullah [صلى الله عليه وسلم] gave the goods to him and gave the two dirhams to the ansari and said: “Buy food w
Rasulullah [صلى الله عليه وسلم] said to him: “This is better for you than that you shall appear on the day of Qiyaamat w
Had
Sayyidina Aisha (RA) reported that Rasulullah [صلى الله عليه وسلم] said: “Whosoever in the evening is exhausted through his work, has all his sins forgiven by that evening.”
Had
Hazrat Ka’ab bin Ujra [radhiallaahu anhu] says that Rasulullah [صلى الله عليه وسلم] has said: “To work for himself, his children and his parents is pleasing to Allah. To earn for show or pride is the devils way.”
Had
Hazrat Abu Saeed [radhiallaahu anhu] says that Nabi [صلى الله عليه وسلم] said: “Whosoever maintained himself on leg
Business which is done in the morning is blessed
Had
Hazrat Aisha (Radiallahu Anha) said that Rasulullah [صلى الله عليه وسلم] said: “One should go out to seek sustenance and leg
Had
Hazrath Sakh’r ibn Wad’ah [radhiallaahu anhu] relates that Rasulullah [صلى الله عليه وسلم] supplicated: “O Allah bless the mornings of my people.” Whenever he despatched a small or big army, he despatched
Had
Nabi [صلى الله عليه وسلم] has said: “Allah distributes sustenance to the people from dawn till sunrise.”
From “The Book of Wealth” By Ml. Moosa Olgar