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Term Meaning Ad-Deen A holistic life where one looks after worldly comforts and also prepare for the hereafter. Adab Recognition of the right and proper place and station, condition in life and to self discipline in positive and willing participation in enacting one’s role in accordance with that recognition and acknowledgement. Its occurrence in one and society as a whole reflects the condition of justice. Amal Work and deeds, pious practice, orientated to Allah, turning away from all weakness and evil. Amal is based and guided by Iman and Ilmu. Amanah Trust by God in man in the all encompassing concept of nature (tabi’ah) Syari’ah The path shown by Allah (SWT). The divine law. Fard ‘ain An individual’s obligation to perform one’s religious duties. Fard kifayah A collective responsibility for both social and spiritual development. Fasad Inclination towards destruction Fitrah Ihsan Completeness of ibadah from the aspect of intentions and methods of execution, with awareness that everything has the attention of Allah. Hadith Reports as to the sayings and doings of the Prophet. Halal Permitted by Allah in the Al-Qur’an Haram Prohibited by Allah in the Al-Qur’an Iman Faith in one God and a commitment in the teachings revealed by God and His Messengers. Iman affects our world view and daily practices. Ilmu Knowledge. Three sources based on Iman, a) intellect (‘aql), experiences and revelations (wahy). Guided by Iman. Ibadat Worship. Relates man to Allah through spiritual acts. The manifestation of Amal salih (pious actions). Toyyibat Substances and deeds that are good, healthy, pure, clean and lawful. Mu’amalat Relationship between persons on this earth. Al-ta’awin; reciprocal assistance and cooperation among members of a society for a good cause. Al-iktinaz; keeping one’s funds idle and not in circulation for the general benefit of society. Riba Interest; increase, addition, expansion or growth.

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Islamic terms & quotes in business

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Term MeaningAd-Deen A holistic life where one looks after worldly comforts and also prepare

for the hereafter. Adab Recognition of the right and proper place and station, condition in life

and to self discipline in positive and willing participation in enacting one’s role in accordance with that recognition and acknowledgement. Its occurrence in one and society as a whole reflects the condition of

justice.Amal Work and deeds, pious practice, orientated to Allah, turning away

from all weakness and evil. Amal is based and guided by Iman and Ilmu.

Amanah Trust by God in man in the all encompassing concept of nature (tabi’ah)

Syari’ah The path shown by Allah (SWT). The divine law. Fard ‘ain An individual’s obligation to perform one’s religious duties.

Fard kifayah A collective responsibility for both social and spiritual development.Fasad Inclination towards destructionFitrahIhsan Completeness of ibadah from the aspect of intentions and methods of

execution, with awareness that everything has the attention of Allah.Hadith Reports as to the sayings and doings of the Prophet.Halal Permitted by Allah in the Al-Qur’an

Haram Prohibited by Allah in the Al-Qur’anIman Faith in one God and a commitment in the teachings revealed by God

and His Messengers. Iman affects our world view and daily practices.Ilmu Knowledge. Three sources based on Iman, a) intellect (‘aql),

experiences and revelations (wahy). Guided by Iman.Ibadat Worship. Relates man to Allah through spiritual acts. The

manifestation of Amal salih (pious actions).Toyyibat Substances and deeds that are good, healthy, pure, clean and lawful.

Mu’amalat Relationship between persons on this earth.Al-ta’awin; reciprocal assistance and cooperation among members of

a society for a good cause.Al-iktinaz; keeping one’s funds idle and not in circulation for the

general benefit of society. Riba Interest; increase, addition, expansion or growth.

Riba al-Nasiah: Loan based interest and Riba al-Buyu: sale based interest. Both are prohibited.

Shura Mutual consentMusharakah A business partnership;

a) Shirkah: where two or more individuals pool financial resources and share profit and loss on an agreed ratio and held liable to the

extent of their capital,b) Syari’ah: each partner is able to operate other businesses,

independent of the principal businessc) Mudarabah:Partnership where one manages the partnership and

another supplies the financial resources.Taqwa PietyTawhid A relationship with Allah which excludes a relationship with anyone

else. The focus of all man’s reverence and gratitude, the only source of value, where what Allah desires for man becomes value to him. Man who commits his will to Allah, recognises no other authority other

than His. Comprises Iman, Ilmu and Amal. Al-Falah The concept of Al-Falah requires Muslims to win and be successful in

both this world and the hereafter.Ummah Islamic community

Islamic Terms

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Responsibility of Muslims Quote Source Comments

Because Allah will never change the grace which He Hath bestowed on a people until

they change what is in their( own) souls: and verify Allah is He who hearth and knoweth

(all things).

Al-Anfal8:53

Need of conviction of their beliefs and change can take place from that moment on.

See you the seed that you sow in the ground? Is it you that cause it to grow, or are We the

cause?

Al-Waqi’ah56:63-64

Allah’s help will only come from Man’s efforts.

It is Allah who has created the heavens and earth and sends down rain from the skies, and with it brings out fruits wherewith to feed you; is it He Who has made the ships

subject to you, that they may sail through the sea by His Command; and the rivers (also) has He made subject to you. And He has

made subject to you the sun and the moon, both diligently pursuing their courses; and the Night and the Day has He (also) made

subject to you. And He gives you all that you ask for. But if you count the favours of Allah, never will you be able to number

them. Verily, man is given up to injustice and ingratitude.

Ibrahim14:32-34

Allah has provided opportunities for one’s rezeki, but it is up to man to use them, and it is

strongly mentioned that man has a responsibility to do so. Failure to do so is

ingratitude.

Be involved in business as nine out of ten sources of income lie in business

Ihya

Islamic Principals from Al-Qur’an Quote Source Comments Economic Principals

..in order that it may not (merely) make a circuit between the wealthy among you…

Al-Hashr59:7

Fair distribution of income.

O you who believe! If you will aid (the cause of) Allah, He will aid you, and plant your feet

firmly.

Muhammad47:7

Cooperation between Allah and man in developing himself both spiritually and

economically.He hath subjected to you all that there is in

the heavens and all that there is in the earth: All is from Him. Verily, herein are signs for

those who reflect.

Al-Jathiyah45:12

Ownership of all is Allah’s and man uses them in trust, with Allah’s cooperation.

O ye who believe! Make not unlawful the good things which Allah hath made lawful for

you but commit no excess:…

Al-Ma’idah5:87

Financial Principals..fear Allah, and give up what remains of your demand for usury, if ye are indeed believers. If ye do it not, take notice of war from Allah

and His Messenger;…

Al-Baqarah2:278-9

Forbiddance of interest

That they took usury, though they were forbidden; and that they devoured men’s

substance wrongfully-

Al-Nisaa’4:161

That which you lay out for increase through the property of (other) people, will have no

increase with Allah;…

Al-Rum30:39

O ye who believe! Devour not usury, doubled Al-Imran

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and multiplied but fear Allah that ye may really prosper.

3:130

Those who devour usury will not stand except as stands one whom the evil one by his touch

hath driven to madness…

Al-Baqarah2:275

…But if one is forced by necessity, without wilful disobedience, nor transgressing due

limits – then is he guiltless…

Al-Baqarah2:173

Importance of Business..;and thou seest the ships therin that plough the waves, that ye may seek (thus) of the the

Bounty of Allah…

Fatir35:12

Importance of economic activities

And thus have we willed you to a community of the middle way, so that (with your lives) you

might bear witness to the truth before all mankind.

Al-Baqarah 2:143

..and We sent down iron in which is (material for) mighty war, as well as many benefits for

mankind,…

Al-Hadid57:25

Resources provided by Allah (SWT) for utilisation of humankind.

Behold! In the creation of the heavens and of the earth; in the alternation of the night and day; in the sailing of the ships through the

ocean for the profit of mankind;…

Al-Baqarah2:164

Inspiration to undertake business for development and improvement of society.

But seek, with the (wealth) which Allah has bestowed on thee, the Home of the Hereafter,

nor forget thy portion in this world;….

Al-Qasas28:77

Responsibility to both the present world and the Hereafter.

…but Allah hath permitted trade and forbidden usury…

Al-Baqarah2:275

It is no crime if you seek the bounty of your Lord (during pilgrimage)…

Al-Baqarah2:198

…others travelling through the land, seeking of Allah’s bounty; yet others fighting in

Allah’s cause….

Al-Muzzammil

73:20Who can be better in religion than one who

submits his whole self to Allah, does good,…Al-Nisaa’

4:125..Say: ‘Short is the enjoyment of this world;

the Hereafter is best for those who do right;…Al-Nisaa’

4:77..He has chosen you, and has imposed no

difficulties on you in religion:…Al-Hajj22:78

..and adore your Lord; and be good; that ye may prosper.

Al-Hajj22:77

And when the prayer is finished, then may ye disperse through the land, and seek of the

bounty of Allah;…that ye may prsper.

Al-Jumu’ah62:10

If the people of the towns had but believed and feared Allah, We should indeed have opened

out to them (all kinds) of blessings from heaven and earth;…

Al-A’raf7:96

It is Allah Who made your habitations homes of rest and quiet for you;…

Al-Nahl16:80

Say! ‘Who hath forbidden the beautiful (gifts) of Allah, which He hath produced for His

servants,…

Al-A’raf7:32

O ye who believe! If ye will aid (the cause of) Allah, He will aid you, and plant your feet

firmly.

Muhammad47:7

Then We have give a book for inheritance to such of Our Servants as We have chosen: but

Fâtir35:32

Those that excel are most rewarded.

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there are among them some who wrong their own souls; some who follow the middle

course; and some who are by Allah’s leave, foremost in good deeds; that is the highest

grace.General Business Practices

O ye who believe! When ye deal with each other in transactions involving future

obligations in a fixed period of time, reduce them to writing.

Al-Baqarah2:282

Importance of writing agreements and contracts.

…Disdain not to reduce to writing (your contract) for a future period, whether it be

small or big: it is juster in the sight of Allah,…But take witnesses whenever ye make a

commercial contract;..

Al-Baqarah2:282

O ye who believe! Stand out firmly for justice, as witnesses to Allah, even as against

yourselves, or your parents, or your kin, and whether it be (against) rich or poor:…

Al-Nisaa’4:135

..but let there be amongst you traffic and trade by mutual goodwill;…

Al-Nisaa’4:29

..eat and drink: but waste not by excess, for Allah loveth not the wasters.

Al-A’raf7:31

Those who, when they spend, are not extravagant and not niggardly, but hold a just

(balance) between those (extremes);

Al-Furqaan25:67

O children of Adam! Wear your beautiful apparel! At every time and place of prayer; eat and drink; but waste not by excess, for Allah

loveth not the wasters.

Al-A’raf7:31

Waste and environment

That man can have nothing but what he strives for; that (the fruit of) his striving will

soon come in sight;

Al-Najim53:39

..Intoxicants and gambling…and (divination by) arrows, are an abomination of Satan’s

handiwork;…

Al-Ma’idah5:90

..Do whatever ye can; I will do (my part): soon will you know who it is whose end will be

(best) in the Hereafter; certain it is that the wrong doers will not prosper.

Al-An’am6:135

And never concern thyself with anything of which thou hast no knowledge: verily (thy) hearing and sight and heart – all of them –

will be called to account for it (on judgement day)

Al-Israa’ 17:36

The importance of true knowledge as against doubtful knowledge. All efforts wasted if not founded in truth. Thus business is not about

risk taking.

Be shall We shall test you with something of fear and hunger, some loss of goods or lives

or the fruits (of your toil), but give glad tidings to those who patiently preserve-

Al Baqarah2:155

O you people! Eat of what is on earth, lawful and good; and do not follow the footsteps of

the evil one, for he is to you an avowed enemy.

Al-Baqarah2:168

Concept of halal and Toyyibat as requirement for all food.

This day are (all) things good and pure made lawful unto you. The food of the people of the Book is lawful unto you and yours is lawful

unto them. … If anyone rejects Faith, fruitless is his work, and in the Hereafter he will be in the ranks of those who have lost (all spiritual

good).

Al-Ma’idah5:5

Concept of Toyyibat, pure, clean and lawful.

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From the land that is clean and good, by the Will of its Cherisher, springs up produce,

(rich) after its kind; but from the land that is bad, springs up nothing but that which is

niggardly: thus do we explain the Signs by various (symbols) to those who are grateful.

Al-A’raf7:58

Concept of Toyyibat, pure, clean and lawful.

O ye who believe! Eat of the good things that We have provided for you, and be grateful to

God, if it is Him ye worship.

Al-Baqarah2:172

Toyyibat

Social ResponsibilityThese are the people who buy the life of this

world at the price of the hereafter:…Al-Baqarah

2:86Selfish Muslims who do not share their

knowledge...There are men who say: ‘Our Lord! Give us (Thy bounties) in this world! But they have no

portion in the hereafter’.

Al-Baqarah 2:200

Selfishness.

And render to the kindred their due rights, as (also) to those in want, and to the wayfarer;

but squander not (your wealth in the manner of a spendthrift.

Al-Israa’ 17:26

Assistance to the community, especially those in need.

…and nothing more do ye spend in the least (in His cause) but He replaces it; for He is the

best of those those who grant sustenance…

Saba34.39

Those who have consideration of others when wealthy will gain deep respect.

And withhold not things justly due to men, nor do evil in the land, working mischief.

Al-Shu’ara26:183

Hoarding, justice, environmental vandalism.

…and We raise some of them above others in ranks, so that some may command work from

others. …

Al-Zukhruf43:32

Encouraged to employ as many as possible.

..and adore your Lord; and do good; that ye may prosper.

Al-Hajj22:77

By men whom neither traffic nor merchandise can divert from the remembrance of Allah,

nor from regular Prayer, nor from the practice of regular charity:…

Al-Nur24:37

Shame is pitched over them (like a tent) wherever they are found, except when under a covenant (of protection) from Allah and from

men:…

Ali Imran3:112

…And whatever good ye send forth for your souls, ye shall find in Allah’s Presence- yea,

better and greater, in reward,…

Al-Muzzammil

73:20Community Cooperation

..Help ye one another in righteousness and piety, but help ye not one another in sin and

rancour:…

Al-Ma’idah5:2

Cooperation for the good of the community.

…give just measure and weight, nor withhold from the people the things that are their due;

Al-A’raf7:85

Ethics and Personal Characteristics

Allah commands justice, the doing of good, and liberality to kith and kin, and He forbids

all shameful deeds, and injustice and rebellion;…

Al-Nahl16:90

Importance of justice in actions.

Verily spendthrifts are brothers of the evil ones..

Al-Israa’17:27

Caution against personal extravagance.

Allah doth command ye to render back your trusts to those to whom they are due; and

when ye judge between man and man, that ye judge with justice.

Al-Lisa’4:58

Serve customers fairly and without discrimination.

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O ye who believe! Betray not the trust of Allah and the Messenger, nor misappropriate

knowingly things entrusted to you.

Al-Anfaal8:27

…but ye shall certainly be called to account for all your actions.

Al-Nahl’16:93

..; give measure and weight with (full) justice-…

Al-An’am6:152

Say: ‘Not equal are things that are bad and things that are good, even though the

abundance of the bad may dazzle thee:…

Al-Ma’idah5:100

Then shall anyone who has done an atom’s weight of good, see it! And anyone who has done an atom’s weight of evil, shall see it.

Al-Zalzalah99:7-8

Allah hath purchased of the believers their persons and their goods; for theirs (in return)

is the garden (of paradise):…

Al-Tawbah9:111

Of their goods take alms, that so thou mightest purify and sanctify them;…

Al-Tawbah9:103

By no means shall ye obtain righteousness unless you give (freely) of that which ye love;

Ali Imran3:92

In order that ye may not dispair over matters that pass you by, nor exult over favours

bestowed upon you. …

Al-Hadid57:23

Faith in the belief that Allah is the sole provider of wealth, and that if every Muslim

works hard and honestly, leaving it to Allah to decide who is blessed and looked after.

And do not eat up your property among yourselves, nor use it as bait for the judges,

with the intent that ye may eat up wrongfully and knowingly a little of (other) people’s

property.

Al-Baqarah2:188

It is such as obey Allah and His Messenger, and fear Allah and do right, that will win (in

the end)

Al-Nur24:52

Human Resources

Allah doth command ye to render back your trusts to those whom they are due;…

Al-Nisaa’4:58

It is part of the mercy of Allah that you do deal gently with them. Were you servere or

harsh-hearted, they would have broken away from about you: so pass over their (faults), and ask Allah’s forgiveness for them; and consult them in affairs (of moment). Then, when you have a decision put your trust in Allah. For Allah loves those who put their

trust( in him).

Al-Imran3:159

Need for consultative management.

Those who harken to their lord, and establish regular prayer; who (conduct) their affairs by

mutual consultation;…

Al-Shura42:38

Great importance of consultative management, some interpret as obligatory.

It is he who hath made you (His) agents, inheritors of the earth; He hath raised you in ranks, some above the others; that he may try

you in thew gifts he hath given you;…

Al-An’am6:165

Woe to those that deal in fraud – those who, when they have to receive by measure from

men, exact full measure, but when they have to give by measure or weight to men, give less

than due.

Al-Mulaffifin

83:1-3

(It will be said to him) “read your (own) record: sufficient is your soul this day to make

Al-Israa’17:14

Total responsibility for own actions.

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out an account against you”.Knowledge and Creativity

We have honoured the sons of Adam: provided them with transport on land and sea;

given them for sustenance things good and pure; and conferred on them special favours,

above a great part of our creation.

Al-Israa’17:70

He granteth wisdom to whom He pleaseth; and he to whom wisdom is granteth receiveth

indeed a benefit overflowing…

Al-Baqarah2:269

It is He who has made the earth manageable for you, so traverse ye through its tracts and enjoy of the sustenance which He furnishes:

Al-Malik67:15

And He has subjected to you, as from Him, all that is in the heavens and on earth:…

Al-Jaathiyah45:13

And He provides for him from (sources) he never could imagine. And if anyone puts his trust in Allah, sufficient is (Allah) for him.

For Allah will surely accomplish His purpose:…

Al-Talaq65:3

Verify, (the ends) ye strive for are diverse. Al-Layl92:4

And for those who strive in Our (cause)- We will certainly guide them to our Paths: for

verily Allah is with those who do right.

Al-Ankabut29:69

Do ye not see that Allah has subjected to your (use) all things in the heavens and on earth, and has made His Bounties flow to you in

exceeding measure, (both) seen and Unseen?

Luqman31:20

Those who listen to the Word, and follow the best( meaning) in it: those are the ones whom

Allah has guided, and those are the ones endured with understanding.

Al-Zumar39:18

Of all his servants, only such as endowed with (innate) Knowledge stand truly in awe of

Allah

Fâtir35:28

And He taught Adam the nature of all things; then he placed them before the angels, and said: “Tell Me the nature of these if you are

right”.

Al-Baqarah2:31

O you who believe! When you are told to make room at Assemblies, (spread out

and )make room: (ample) room will Allah provide for you. And when you are told to rise up, to (suitable) ranks (and degrees), those of you who believe and who have been granted

Knowledge. And Allah is well-acquainted with what you do.

Al-Mujadilah

58:11

Moses said to him: “May I follow you, on the footing that you teach me something of the

(higher) Truth which you have been taught?”

Al-Kahf18:66

They ask you concerning the Spirit (of inspiration) Say: “The Spirit (comes) by

command of my Lord: of Knowledge it is only a little that is communicated to you, (O

men!)”

Al-Isra17:85

Proclaim! (or Read) in the name of your Lord and Cherisher, Who created – Created man

Al-Alaq92:1-5

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out of a (mere) clot of congealed blood: Proclaim! And your Lord is Most Bountiful-He Who taught (the use of) the pen-Taught

man which he knew not.…Say: “Are those equal, those who know and

those who do not know? It is those who are endued with understanding that receive

admonition.

Al-Zumar39:9

Partnership

..Help ye one another in righteousness and piety,…

Al-Ma’idah5:2

…If ye differ in anything among yourselves, refer it to Allah and his Messenger,…

Al-Nisaa’4:59

…they can have no (real) Faith, until thay make thee judge in all disputes between them,

Al-Nisaa’4:65

The believers are but a single Brotherhood: so make peace and reconciliation between your

two (contending) brothers;…

Al-Hujurat49:10

O ye who believe! Avoid suspicion as much (as possible) for suspicion in some cases is a

sin: and spy not on each other, nor speak ill of each other behind their backs…

Al-Hujurat49:12

..who (conduct) their affairs by mutual consultation;…

Al-Shura42:38

..; ‘truly many are the Partners (in Business) who wrong each other: not so do those who

believe and work deeds of righteousness, and how few are they?’..

Sad38:24

Other Important Verses

Allah doth wish to lighten your (difficulties): for man was created weak (in flesh).

Al-Nisaa’4:28

Allah forbids you not, with regard to those who do fight you not for (your) faith nor drive

you out from your homes, from dealing kindly and justly with them: for Allah loveth

those who are just.

Al-Mumtahinah

60:8

Ye shall certainly be tried and tested in your possessions and in your personal selves;…

Ali Imran3:186

Islamic Principals from the Hadith Quote Source Comments Economic PrincipalsAllah is the one who fixes price, Who withholds, Who gives lavishly, and Who provides, and I hope that when I meet him, none of you will have a claim against me for any injustice with regards to blood or property.

Abu Daud, Al-Tarmizi

and Ibn Majah

Non intervention in the market.

There is no monopoly except by sinful persons. MuslinAllah will throw into Hell, head first anyone AL-Hakim

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who disrupts the market for Muslims with the intention of increasing profits.

and Siddiqi

Financial PrincipalsA time will come when people will devour usury, calling it trade

Al-Bukhari and Muslim

Importance of BusinessBe involved in business as nine out of ten

sources of income lie in businessIhya Importance of self-sufficiency.

Do not overdo your religious practices, truly Allah prefers devotion to him that last and is

easy to practice.

Abu Qasin

The best among you are those who do not ignore the Hereafter for the worldly and also do not ignore the worldly for the Hereafter.

Al-Khatib

Working with your own hands and all forms of buying and selling which is most legitimate and blessed.

Sabiq and Sayyid

Truly Allah likes to see his servants striving to earn an honest income

Al-Dailami The importance of work to a Muslin.

The best among you are those that do not ignore the Hereafter for the worldly life and also do not ignore the worldly life for the Hereafter.

Al-Khatib

The hand that is above is better than the hand that is below.

Al-Bukhari

Anyone who desires what is permissible from the world, keeping himself away from sins, working for the sake of his family, and taking care of the neighbours, will meet His Lord with a face shinning like a full moon.

Al-Tabraini

There is nothing wrong in wealth for him who fears Allah

Al-Bukhari

‘Anyone who has an atom of pride in his heart will not enter the garden.’ A man then asked, ‘What about the one who likes to wear a handsome robe and good shoes?’ The Prophet replied, ‘Surely Allah is beautiful and loves beauty.’

Muslim

Happiness has four elements; a good wife, a spacious house, a good neighbour, and a comfortable riding beast.

Ibn Hibban

Faith is not expectations and not outward ornamentations, but implanted in the heart and realised through actions.

Ibn Najjar and

Dailami General Business PracticesTwo persons who have traded should choose whether to proceed with the sale or not; as long as they have not left the place of sale.

Al-Bukhari and Muslim

To ensure pressure is not placed on either buyer or seller by the other party.

You can have choice for any merchandise that you have bought for three days.

Al-Bukhari and Muslim

Cooling off period after purchase allowed.

Anyone who wishes to make forward sales, he should do so in a specified weight and measure and for a specified period.

Ibn Abbas Need of contracts for forward sale.

Those who work for you are your brothers. Allah has made them your assistants.

Al-Bukhari and Al-Tarmizi

Treat workers as fairly as possible.

Hope for others what you hope for yourself and you become a Muslim.

Al-Tarmizi

It is most important for you to provide food Muslim

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and clothing to your assistants.For your workers there must be satisfaction

with their basic requirements.Muslim

Those who cheat are not of us MuslimThose who pay for anything in advance must do so for a specified measure and weight, with

the fixing of a specified time.

Al-Bukhari and Muslim

Don’t sell fruits before they grow properly Jammah Peravi

One who has debts will be chained in his grave and will not be free until his debts have been

settled.

Al-Dailami

The best of any matter is what is moderate. Ahl SunnahTruly a sale is legitimate based on mutual agreement (between a buyer and a seller).

Ibn Hibban

Be detached from the world and Allah will love you, be detached from what the people have

(their rights and properties) and they will love you.

Al-Tarmizi and Ibn Majah

Allah has made beneficence obligatory upon you.

Muslim

Be pious and do good deeds with sincerity for Allah. Truly Allah will not accept anything

except those which are based wholly on sincerity to him.

Al-Bazzar

Truth is calmness, and untruth is anxiety. Al-TarniziMerchants, beware of lying. Al-Tabrani

False declarations will help to sell business goods, but will eliminate Allah’s blessing.

Al-Bukhari and Muslim

Merchants will be raised on the day of resurrection as wicked people, with the exception of those who fear Allah, do

righteous things, and are truthful.

Al-Tarmizi, Ibn Majah, Ibn Hibban

and Al-Hakim.

A resident (of the town) must not sell for a man from the desert. If people are left alone, Allah will give provision from one another.

Muslim

Do not chase after those who are going to the market before they reach the place.

Al-Bukhari and Muslim

There is nothing wrong if one person says to another: ‘sell this robe, and if you sell it for

more than such and such a price you may keep the extra amount’.

Ahmad, Abu Daud

and Al-Hakim

One is not rich because of being wealthy, but one is truly rich when one is rich in behaviour.

Al-Bukhari and Muslim

The best of income is from activities in the manufacturing sector if it is undertaken in a

clean manner.

Anas Ibn Malik

Serve Allah wherever you are, and respond to evil deeds by good deeds, so that evil deeds will

be destroyed, and mix among yourself with good and high standard of behaviour.

Al-Tarmizi

The noblest of you are good in character Al-BukhariIf anyone withholds grain for forty days out of a desire for a high price, Allah will renounce

him.

Al-Hakim

If they (both parties to a transaction) tell the truth and make everything (about it) clear,

Al-Bukhari

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they will be blessed in their transaction, but if they lie and conceal anything, the blessing will be blotted out.It is not permissible to sell an article without making everything clear, nor is it permissible for anyone who knows (about the defects) to refrain from mentioning them.

Al-Hakim and Al-Baihaqi

When Allah forbids a thing, He prohibits (giving and receiving) the price of it as well.

Ahmad and Abu Daud

This wealth is certainly green and sweat; but he who acquires it rightfully, for him is an excellent assistant while he who acquires it without his right, is like one who eats but never satiates.

Muslim

Social ResponsibilityWhoever has food for two, should share with three, and whoever has food for four should

share with five or six.

Al-Bukhari

Proof of a Muslim’s faith in Allah is to foster love and care among the people and to do good

deeds.

Al-Baihaqi

Community CooperationAllah will always assist His followers as long

as they assist their follow human beings.Muslim, Al-

Tarmizi and Nasa’i

Communities before you strayed because when the high committed theft they were set free, but

when the low committed theft, the law was enforced upon them.

Al-Bukhari Social Justice.

He who has extra means of transport, let him pass it on to him who has none; he who has surplus food, let him give him who has no

food.

Abu Seed Al-Khudri

He is not a true Muslim who eats his fill when his next door neighbour is hungry.

Al-Bukhari

Whoever does something to provide comfort to the lives of Muslims, Allah will free them from

the difficulties in both the world and the Hereafter.

Al-Khatib

The relationship of pious Muslins with other pious Muslins is like a construction that

strengthens each other.

Mutaqqun Alaih

Allah will always assist His followers as long as they assist their follow human beings

Muslim and Al-Tarmizi

To give to charity while you are healthy and stingy, desire wealth and fear poverty.

Part of Ahl Sunnah

Ethics and Personal Characteristics

He who brings goods to the market is blessed with bounty, but he who withholds them is

cursed.

Ibn Majah and Al-Hakim

Hoarding of goods to create shortages and artificially raises prices is committing a sin.

If anyone withholds goods until the price rises, he is a sinner.

Muslim

The man who hoards goods is evil. If prices fall he is grieved and if they rise he is happy.

Razi

Whoever interferes with the prices of the goods meant for Muslins in order to raise them

deserves that Allah should make him sit in the

Ahmad and Al-Tabrani

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fire on the day of resurrection.Whoever monopolies food for forty days, they

are therefore removed from Allah, and Allah is removed from them.

Al-Hakim and Al-Bazzar

Do not chase after those who are going to the market before they reach the place.

Al-Bukhari and Muslim

Traders who buy cheaply from those who are not aware of the true market price are

committing a sin. This is a general discouragement of the middleman, unless they

have a useful role to play.A Muslin is the brother of another Muslim; he

neither wrongs him, nor leaves him without help, nor humiliates him.

Muslim

The highest devotion to Allah is for you to want the others to have what you yourself

want….

Imam Ahmad

Traders who are honest will be under the care of Allah on the day of judgement

Al-Dailami

Restrain from (false) declarations in business because doing so will (initially) lead to better

sales, but will later result in losses.

Muslim

An honest businessman will be gathered (when the world ends) together with Prophets, those who are true, those who uphold and fight for

Islam and those who are pious.

Al-Tarmizi

An honest and trustworthy merchant will be with the martyrs on the day of resurrection.

Ibn Majah and Al-Hakim

An honest and trustworthy merchant will be with the Prophets, the truthful and the

martyrs.

Al-Tarmizi

Truly good deeds have their treasures, and the treasures have their keys; there is so much

good (that can be obtained) from a servant of Allah that Allah has created the key (to the

treasure) of good deeds, and has created padlocks to curb misdeeds. And condemnation to those for whom Allah ahs given the key to

misdeeds and padlock to( preven)t good deeds.

Ibn Majah

The best of men are those who are useful to society.

Part of Ahl Sunnah

What an excellent thing is lawfully earned wealth in the hands of a good man.

Al-Bukhari and Muslim

Whoever promotes peace among men with good deeds and good words will be blessed by

Allah.

Al-Bukhari

The wealth is certainly green and sweet; but he who acquires it rightfully, for him is an

excellent assistant, while he who acquires it without his rights, is like one who eats but

never satiates.

Muslim

Whoever drinks from gold or silver utensils is indeed filling his stomach with the fire of hell.

Muslim

It is forbidden for a Muslim to take (so much as) a stick, without the owners permission.

Ibn Hibban

Curse the one who offers the bribes, the one who receives it, and the one who arranges it.

Ahmad and Al-Hakim

Human beings who are not grateful to Allah are those who are not grateful to other human

beings.

Al-Tarmizi

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Human Resources

Your employees are your brothers whom Allah has made your subordinates. So he who has his brothers under him, let him feed himself and clothe him with what he clothes himself.

Al-Bukhari

If you give a job to someone who is not knowledgeable, just wait for the destruction.

Abu Hurairah

Whoever is appointed to manage the efforts of a Muslim community, and he appoints

someone based on nepotism, he will therefore be condemned by Allah, and his compulsory

and voluntary obligations will not be accepted until he is admitted to hell.

Al-Hakin

..and do not burden them with what overpowers them. If you do so, then help them.

Al-Bukhari

An employee is entitled to at least moderately good food and clothing and is not being

burdened with labour except what he can bear.

Malik Muwatta

Do not overburden your unskilled female employee in her pursuit of a living, because if you do so, she may resort to immorality; and do not overburden a male subordinate, for if

you do, he may resort to stealing. Be considerate with them. It is incumbent upon you to provide them with good lawful food.

Malik Muwatta

Truly frequently asking for something is a scar cut out on a person’s face unless he requests from the authorities or it is a request made in

an emergency.

Al-Tarmizi Islam does not believe in pampering.

A worker is the guardian of his employers property

Al-Bukhari and Muslim

He whom we have appointed for a job and have been provided with livelihood, then

whatever he appropriates beyond this is ill-gotten.

Al-Bukhari

Allah loves that when anyone does a job, he does it perfectly.

Al-Baihaqi

An employee who excels in his devotion to Allah and also renders to his master what is

due to him of duty, sincerity and obedience, for him there is a double reward with Allah.

Al-Bukhari

No one from among my followers who is appointed to manage a certain affairs of the community, but do not look after it as if he would look after his own interests, but he would not be able to even small heaven.

Al-Tabrani and Ibn Abbas

He who listens clandestinely to peoples’ conversation against their wishes will have

molten lead poured into their ears on the day of resurrection.

Al-Bukhari and Muslim

Knowledge and Creativity

Whoever wish for the world need to have knowledge, whoever wish for the Hereafter need to have knowledge, whoever wish for

both need to have knowledge

Part of Ahl Sunnah

Whoever Allah wishes to receive benefits, Allah will deepen their understanding of

religion and is given inspiration to its truthfulness.

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To ponder an hour on the obvious greatness of Allah and His creations is better than praying

the whole night.

Ibn Abbas

For every malady there is a cure Al-Bukhari

Truly Allah Created disease and medicine; and created for each disease a medicine. So cure

yourself, except with something that is prohibited.

Abu Daud

Whosoever travels a path seeking knowledge, Allah facilitates his path to paradise.

Abu Darda

There is nothing better for an Allah’s bond man than knowledge of religion. A single

knowledgeable individual is stronger against Satan than a thousand worshippers.

Abu Huraira

If death comes to someone while seeking knowledge, he will meet Allah in such a state that there will be no difference between him

and Allah’s Messenger save the status of prophethood.

Ibn Abbas

Partnership

It is not permissible for a Muslim to keep apart from his brother for more than three days. If the three days pass, he should meet with him and greet him, and if he replies to it, they will have both shared the reward, while if he does

not reply he will bear his sin…

Abu Daud

One who cuts (the ties of relationship) will not enter Paradise.

Al-Bukhari

Do not be envious of each other, nor backbite nor hate one another, but become brothers in

the service of Allah.

Al-Bukhari

The relationship between one faithful Muslim with another faithful Muslim is like a building

where the parts strengthen each other.

Part of Ahl Sunnah

Allah’s hand (Allah’s help and blessing) is over two partners as long as one of them does

not cheat the other, but when he cheats his partner, Allah withdraws it from both.

Al-Daraquthni

Allah makes a third with two partners as long as one of them does not cheat the other, but

when he cheats him, Allah departs from them.

Abu Daud and Al-Hakim

Truly there will happen after me here and there (groups of Muslims), therefore whoever

witness the break up of a community, or anyone trying to break up the phophet’s

followers, in any situation whatsoever, you have to fight such situations because Allah’s hand is truly on the unity of the community,

and truly the devils will run side by side those who break away from the community.

Muslim and Al-Bukhari