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ALL WEALTH BELONGS TO ALLAH

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Islam provides clear guidelines for earning, owning, and spending wealth in a moral and just manner. All wealth ultimately belongs to God, and humans are trustees responsible for acquiring and using resources according to God's commands. Islam forbids unlawful and uncertain transactions like interest and excessive risk, and promotes fair partnerships and trade. It also prohibits extravagance and stinginess in spending, advocating moderation and using wealth to help others. To earn and keep wealth pure, Muslims must consider whether activities are permissible or forbidden by Islamic law.

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ALL WEALTH BELONGS TO ALLAH Islamisa complete code of life andprovidesthe bestwaystolive alife ina goodmanner.Beinga Muslim,itisour duty to obeythe commandmentsof AlmightyAllah.If we talkaboutthe conceptof wealthinIslamandstudythe guidelinesof Islaminthisrespect,we couldeasilyunderstandthe objectivesof Islamthatwouldleadtoestablishingafairsocietywiththe bestmoral values.We should keepthisrealityinourmindthatall resourcesbelongtoAlmightyAllahandmanisthe trustee (Ameen) that acquiresandutilizeswealthandresourcesinaccordance withthe guidelinesandcommandments of Allah.Besidesthis,we mustalsohave afaiththatAllahmaybestow more wealthtoa certainperson and give fewresourcestoanotherpersonandinthisway; Allahtakesexaminationof the people.When we accept these obviousfacts,we mustobtainandutilize the resourcesaccordingtoHisordersand doesnottry to do any act that couldleadto deprive anybodyfromhispropertyinawrongmanner because itis interferenceinthe decisionsof Allah. Islamhas givensanctitytoone'sownershipwhichisobviousfromone hadithof ProphetMuhammad (SAW) thatif anypersontriesto getone'spossessionorownershipwronglyandif thisactionleadsto fightingand the owneriskilledinthisfighting;he wouldbe amartyrbut if the wrongdoeriskilledinthis fighting;he wouldbe inthe fire.(Reference:SahihMuslim, SunanAl-Nisai,SunanIbnMaja).Here,we mustunderstandthatthe sanctityof one'sownershiponlyremainsatthatpointof time until the commandmentsof Allahare obeyed. If anybodycontravenessacredguidelinesandlawsof the State,the sanctityrelatedtothat part of the wealthwouldbe nomore.Forexample,amanwho doesnotpay zakahand taxesof governmentetc, the appropriate actionmightbe takenagainstthat persontoenforce writof Islamand government.It mustbe notedat thispointthatthe lawsof the state regardingtaxesetc.mustbe baseduponjustice otherwise the forceful deprivationof one'swealthwouldbe observedasinof that government. Beinga Muslim,we mustconsiderthisfactthat our stayin thisworldisonlyfor some time andthis worldisjustan examinationhall inwhichwe are givingexamandthe successinthis examination dependsuponthe real practice of the teachingsgivenbyIslam.Asfaras wealthisconcerned,Islamhas givenclearinstructionstoearnandconsume wealthandthe sanctityof wealthdependsuponthe compliance andimplementationof teachings of AlmightyAllahotherwise we will be committingsin. Now,we focuson the Earning Of WealthinIslam.The accumulationof wealthisa verysensitiveissueas it effectsnotonlyonthe life of one individual butspreadsitseffectsuponthe wholesociety.Inthis regard,Islamsiegesall the waysof earningof wealththatcouldgetharm the societyandelaborate ways that couldleadto circulationof wealthamongthe membersof the societyratherthanconcentrationof wealthinfewhands.Inthisregard,one personmustobserve teachingsof IslamregardingHALAL (permitted)andHARAM(prohibited) thingsandways.
As faras economictransactionsare concerned,Islamstrictlyprohibitsriba(interest)basedtransactions and gharar (excessive uncertainty) basedtransactionsastheyleadtoselfishness,greedanddisputes amongthe society.Toearnwealth,Islamdescribesthe permittedways.Inthisregard,Islamprovides partnershipframework,explainsrulesof sale of goodsanddescribesrulesforexecutionof different typesof contracts. If one personfollowstheseguidelinesandrulesinordertoearn income,the transactionsor contracts wouldbe validbutthe violationof the ruleswouldmake the earningHaramor contract invalid.If we talkaboutthe CONSUMPTIONAND USE OF WEALTH IN ISLAM, we cannotspend wealthinthose areaswhichare prohibitedandavertedorto buyprohibiteditemslikepork,wine etcas prohibitedthingshave novalue inthe eyesof Islamandwe are notpermittedtospendthe wealththat Allahhasbestowed.Inthisregard,Islamprohibitstwoextremesof consumerbehaviori.e.Israf (extravagance) andBukhl (stinginess).InQura'an,there are clearinstructionstoavoidthese two behaviors:InSurah17, the people,whodoextravagance,have beendescribedasbrothersof the Satan and inSurah 3, Allahhasexpressedthe actof stinginessasbadact and toldthat the things,inwhichthe Bukhl isdone,will be tiedtothe neckslike acollaron the day of judgment.Whenone persongoe sfor extravagance andluxuriouslife,he forgetsthe mainpurpose tolive inthisworldthatthisworldisa temporaryplace andwe have come here forsome time.Whenone personmakeshimself habitual of luxuriouslife,he wouldtrytomaintainhishighlivingstandardandinthisway,he mightviolate the teachingsof Islaminmaintainingtheirworldlylifeinaluxuriousmannerandoptevenprohibitedways. By keepingthiswayof consumptionof wealth,apersonsquandershiswealthinnonproductive ways. Thiswealthmayalsogo for productive purposesinthe societyinthe formof investmentthatcouldalso become the source of earningandthiswealthmayuse to fulfill the essential needsof poorandneedy people.Onthe otherhand,if one persongoesto anotherextreme side i.e.Bukhl,the person accumulateswealthanddonot consume hisearningsandwealtheventofulfill the necessaryneedsand requirementswhichis,inreality,ingratitude of AlmightyAllahasAllahhasbestoweduponhimbuthe is not usingthe wealthtofulfillthe needs.Thistype of behaviorhampersthe circulationof wealthinthe societyasthe uselessaccumulatedwealthmaynotgive anybenefittothe societyinanyform.The personcommittingBukhl isactuallyaselfishpersonandhe wouldnevergotohelppoorand needyof the society.Therefore,Islamprohibitsbothtypesof extreme consumerbehaviorsandpromotes moderationbecause bothbehaviorsdeveloploveforthisworldandwealthandleadtoforgettingthe life hereafter. Whenapersonkeepsthe scaredinstructionsof Allahinhismindandconsidersthisworld as an examinationhallinatrue sense,he wouldspendmore andmore uponthe welfare of the poorand the societytoget eternal reward.Therefore,itisclearthat Islampermitsusto earnwealthas wealthis importantforlivinginthisworldbutitis importantthatwe must thinkthe factorsof HARAMandHALAL while earningorconsumingwealthandobeythe commandmentsof Allah. Beinga Muslim,we mustobserve some veryimportantrealitieswhichare overlookedinourdailylife while earningandconsumingwealthandwe generallydonoteventhinkthatthe earningand consumptionfromandto these activitiesare leadingtowardsthe commitmentof sin.Forexample,if anybodysellsthe productsandservices(marketingof products) byexhibitinggirlsandwomenaswe see on television,fashionshowsandbill boardsonthe roadsetc,these are not permittedandthe earning fromthese sourceshasnot any sanctityinthe eyesof Islam.Beinga Muslim, we know thatthese activitiesare notpermissibleinIslambutunfortunately,these activitiesare verycommonandthere is
not anyconsiderationwhile earningandconsumingwealthfromandtothese prohibitedareas.These activitiesare leadingthe whole societytowardsthe promotionof immoral valuesandattainmentof satanicobjectives.The Muslimmustfarawayfromthese activities.Itmustbe understoodandkeptin mindthat whenwe talkaboutthe HALAL earning,we mustobserve andobeythe teachingsof Islamby heartand soul and getrid of any activitythatleadsto spreadevil inthe societyandagainstthe injunctionsof Islam.If we obeythe commandmentsof AlmightyAllahinatrue sense andconsiderthe factors of HALAL and HARAMwhile earningandspendingof wealth,oursocietymightemergeasan excellentexampleof notonlythe equitabledistributionof wealthbutalsoappearasa place of high moral and goodethical standards.Islamencouragesustostrive forearningwealthandexplore the resourcesbutit isobviousthatif we follow the guidelinesof Allah,the wealthhasa sanctitybecause thiswealthhasbeenacquiredbyusin accordance withthe guidance of Allahbutif we earn wealthby ignoringthe factorsof permissionandprohibition,the wealthhasnotanysanctitybecause thatwealth has come to us fromsatanicsourceswhichmightinvolve the earningbyspreadingthe immoral attitudes or by disregardingthe rightsandneedsof otherindividualsetc.Therefore,itisclearthatwealthisnota goodor badin itself butthe earningandspendingof wealthmakesthe wealthgoodorbad

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  • 1. ALL WEALTH BELONGS TO ALLAH Islamisa complete code of life andprovidesthe bestwaystolive alife ina goodmanner.Beinga Muslim,itisour duty to obeythe commandmentsof AlmightyAllah.If we talkaboutthe conceptof wealthinIslamandstudythe guidelinesof Islaminthisrespect,we couldeasilyunderstandthe objectivesof Islamthatwouldleadtoestablishingafairsocietywiththe bestmoral values.We should keepthisrealityinourmindthatall resourcesbelongtoAlmightyAllahandmanisthe trustee (Ameen) that acquiresandutilizeswealthandresourcesinaccordance withthe guidelinesandcommandments of Allah.Besidesthis,we mustalsohave afaiththatAllahmaybestow more wealthtoa certainperson and give fewresourcestoanotherpersonandinthisway; Allahtakesexaminationof the people.When we accept these obviousfacts,we mustobtainandutilize the resourcesaccordingtoHisordersand doesnottry to do any act that couldleadto deprive anybodyfromhispropertyinawrongmanner because itis interferenceinthe decisionsof Allah. Islamhas givensanctitytoone'sownershipwhichisobviousfromone hadithof ProphetMuhammad (SAW) thatif anypersontriesto getone'spossessionorownershipwronglyandif thisactionleadsto fightingand the owneriskilledinthisfighting;he wouldbe amartyrbut if the wrongdoeriskilledinthis fighting;he wouldbe inthe fire.(Reference:SahihMuslim, SunanAl-Nisai,SunanIbnMaja).Here,we mustunderstandthatthe sanctityof one'sownershiponlyremainsatthatpointof time until the commandmentsof Allahare obeyed. If anybodycontravenessacredguidelinesandlawsof the State,the sanctityrelatedtothat part of the wealthwouldbe nomore.Forexample,amanwho doesnotpay zakahand taxesof governmentetc, the appropriate actionmightbe takenagainstthat persontoenforce writof Islamand government.It mustbe notedat thispointthatthe lawsof the state regardingtaxesetc.mustbe baseduponjustice otherwise the forceful deprivationof one'swealthwouldbe observedasinof that government. Beinga Muslim,we mustconsiderthisfactthat our stayin thisworldisonlyfor some time andthis worldisjustan examinationhall inwhichwe are givingexamandthe successinthis examination dependsuponthe real practice of the teachingsgivenbyIslam.Asfaras wealthisconcerned,Islamhas givenclearinstructionstoearnandconsume wealthandthe sanctityof wealthdependsuponthe compliance andimplementationof teachings of AlmightyAllahotherwise we will be committingsin. Now,we focuson the Earning Of WealthinIslam.The accumulationof wealthisa verysensitiveissueas it effectsnotonlyonthe life of one individual butspreadsitseffectsuponthe wholesociety.Inthis regard,Islamsiegesall the waysof earningof wealththatcouldgetharm the societyandelaborate ways that couldleadto circulationof wealthamongthe membersof the societyratherthanconcentrationof wealthinfewhands.Inthisregard,one personmustobserve teachingsof IslamregardingHALAL (permitted)andHARAM(prohibited) thingsandways.
  • 2. As faras economictransactionsare concerned,Islamstrictlyprohibitsriba(interest)basedtransactions and gharar (excessive uncertainty) basedtransactionsastheyleadtoselfishness,greedanddisputes amongthe society.Toearnwealth,Islamdescribesthe permittedways.Inthisregard,Islamprovides partnershipframework,explainsrulesof sale of goodsanddescribesrulesforexecutionof different typesof contracts. If one personfollowstheseguidelinesandrulesinordertoearn income,the transactionsor contracts wouldbe validbutthe violationof the ruleswouldmake the earningHaramor contract invalid.If we talkaboutthe CONSUMPTIONAND USE OF WEALTH IN ISLAM, we cannotspend wealthinthose areaswhichare prohibitedandavertedorto buyprohibiteditemslikepork,wine etcas prohibitedthingshave novalue inthe eyesof Islamandwe are notpermittedtospendthe wealththat Allahhasbestowed.Inthisregard,Islamprohibitstwoextremesof consumerbehaviori.e.Israf (extravagance) andBukhl (stinginess).InQura'an,there are clearinstructionstoavoidthese two behaviors:InSurah17, the people,whodoextravagance,have beendescribedasbrothersof the Satan and inSurah 3, Allahhasexpressedthe actof stinginessasbadact and toldthat the things,inwhichthe Bukhl isdone,will be tiedtothe neckslike acollaron the day of judgment.Whenone persongoe sfor extravagance andluxuriouslife,he forgetsthe mainpurpose tolive inthisworldthatthisworldisa temporaryplace andwe have come here forsome time.Whenone personmakeshimself habitual of luxuriouslife,he wouldtrytomaintainhishighlivingstandardandinthisway,he mightviolate the teachingsof Islaminmaintainingtheirworldlylifeinaluxuriousmannerandoptevenprohibitedways. By keepingthiswayof consumptionof wealth,apersonsquandershiswealthinnonproductive ways. Thiswealthmayalsogo for productive purposesinthe societyinthe formof investmentthatcouldalso become the source of earningandthiswealthmayuse to fulfill the essential needsof poorandneedy people.Onthe otherhand,if one persongoesto anotherextreme side i.e.Bukhl,the person accumulateswealthanddonot consume hisearningsandwealtheventofulfill the necessaryneedsand requirementswhichis,inreality,ingratitude of AlmightyAllahasAllahhasbestoweduponhimbuthe is not usingthe wealthtofulfillthe needs.Thistype of behaviorhampersthe circulationof wealthinthe societyasthe uselessaccumulatedwealthmaynotgive anybenefittothe societyinanyform.The personcommittingBukhl isactuallyaselfishpersonandhe wouldnevergotohelppoorand needyof the society.Therefore,Islamprohibitsbothtypesof extreme consumerbehaviorsandpromotes moderationbecause bothbehaviorsdeveloploveforthisworldandwealthandleadtoforgettingthe life hereafter. Whenapersonkeepsthe scaredinstructionsof Allahinhismindandconsidersthisworld as an examinationhallinatrue sense,he wouldspendmore andmore uponthe welfare of the poorand the societytoget eternal reward.Therefore,itisclearthat Islampermitsusto earnwealthas wealthis importantforlivinginthisworldbutitis importantthatwe must thinkthe factorsof HARAMandHALAL while earningorconsumingwealthandobeythe commandmentsof Allah. Beinga Muslim,we mustobserve some veryimportantrealitieswhichare overlookedinourdailylife while earningandconsumingwealthandwe generallydonoteventhinkthatthe earningand consumptionfromandto these activitiesare leadingtowardsthe commitmentof sin.Forexample,if anybodysellsthe productsandservices(marketingof products) byexhibitinggirlsandwomenaswe see on television,fashionshowsandbill boardsonthe roadsetc,these are not permittedandthe earning fromthese sourceshasnot any sanctityinthe eyesof Islam.Beinga Muslim, we know thatthese activitiesare notpermissibleinIslambutunfortunately,these activitiesare verycommonandthere is
  • 3. not anyconsiderationwhile earningandconsumingwealthfromandtothese prohibitedareas.These activitiesare leadingthe whole societytowardsthe promotionof immoral valuesandattainmentof satanicobjectives.The Muslimmustfarawayfromthese activities.Itmustbe understoodandkeptin mindthat whenwe talkaboutthe HALAL earning,we mustobserve andobeythe teachingsof Islamby heartand soul and getrid of any activitythatleadsto spreadevil inthe societyandagainstthe injunctionsof Islam.If we obeythe commandmentsof AlmightyAllahinatrue sense andconsiderthe factors of HALAL and HARAMwhile earningandspendingof wealth,oursocietymightemergeasan excellentexampleof notonlythe equitabledistributionof wealthbutalsoappearasa place of high moral and goodethical standards.Islamencouragesustostrive forearningwealthandexplore the resourcesbutit isobviousthatif we follow the guidelinesof Allah,the wealthhasa sanctitybecause thiswealthhasbeenacquiredbyusin accordance withthe guidance of Allahbutif we earn wealthby ignoringthe factorsof permissionandprohibition,the wealthhasnotanysanctitybecause thatwealth has come to us fromsatanicsourceswhichmightinvolve the earningbyspreadingthe immoral attitudes or by disregardingthe rightsandneedsof otherindividualsetc.Therefore,itisclearthatwealthisnota goodor badin itself butthe earningandspendingof wealthmakesthe wealthgoodorbad