Tag Archives: Business and Trade

February, 2021

15 February
The generosity of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) and the barakah of ten dirhams

When doing any deed, one’s duty is to ensure sincerity of intention. Allah Ta’ala is the One who accepts, and grants barakah as He pleases. Hereunder is an inspiring Hadith of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam): Sayyiduna ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) once purchased an upper garment for four dirhams from a fabric merchant. He left the shop wearing the garment, when an Ansari …

3 November
The Charity of Ibn Jurayj (rahimahullah)

Allah Ta’ala and His Messenger (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) have promised barakah for those who give charity with sincerity. Allah Ta’ala states: ‘Allah destroys interest, and increases charity.’ (Surah Baqarah, Ayah: 276) Hereunder is an inspiring incident on this topic: Makkiy ibn Ibrahim (rahimahullah) narrates: ‘We were with Ibn Jurayj (rahimahullah), when a beggar asked for something. Ibn Jurayj (rahimahullah) told his treasurer: ‘Give him a dinar (gold coin).’ The …

8 July
Well-wishing Businessmen

Well-wishing is a fundamental part of our Din. In the famous, authentic (sahih) Hadith, Nabi (sallallahu’alayhi wasallam) said: ‘The Din [of Islam] is well-wishing.’ (Sahih Muslim, Hadith: 196) The fact that Nabi (sallallahu’alayhi wasallam) used such an expression shows how inherent this quality is in Islam. According to ‘Allamah Nawawi (rahimahullah), this Hadith is the core of our Din. i.e, The whole of Din is based on this principle of …

30 May
The Prohibition of Usury – Interest

Among the sins that Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) highlighted, pinpointed and cautioned the Ummah about is indulging in interest/Riba. This prohibition is mentioned in the Holy Quran and the Hadith. There are warnings for those taking, giving and witnessing transactions of interest (riba). Here is a talk delivered by my beloved father, Moulana Haroon Abasoomar (rahimahullah) on the topic of Riba (interest) Download here 30/05/18

2 October
Ten deeds for protection and blessings in a home/business premises

At times we have the opportunity of purchasing a new home or business, we become eager to start it off on the right foot. We therefore resort to various forms of dhikr, recitation of Quran and du’a for barakah. In the Hadith references at hand, I have not come across any specific deeds or du’as specifically for when moving into a new premises. However, the following can be practiced upon …

16 December
Trade as Islam teaches us

Sustenance is fixed and will be given to us. The test is on how we attain this sustenance, which method we adopt to get our sustenance. Islam gives a complete guide to trade and commerce, what is approved and legalized according to the command of Allah. Here is a series of talks by My Beloved Father; Moulana Haroon Abasoomar saheb (rahimahullah) giving details on the topic. Part one Part two …