Running your own business

Question: Are students of the way encouraged to start and run their own business?

Shaykh AI:

B’ism Allah… Alhamdulillah, from the teachings of Mawlana Shaykh Nurjan Mirahmadi (QS), running your own business is a means of providing for oneself and one’s family, which is in line with the Sunnah. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ was known to be a successful merchant and businessman before receiving revelation. This shows that engaging in business and trade is a noble and encouraged practice in Islam.

The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ also encouraged self-sufficiency and entrepreneurship. By running your own business, you are taking initiative, being self-reliant, and contributing positively to the economy and society. It allows for the opportunity to earn a halal livelihood, support others, and give in charity, all of which are highly encouraged in Islam.

Furthermore, running a business provides the opportunity to uphold Islamic values and ethics in the marketplace, such as honesty, fairness, and integrity. It also allows for flexibility in managing one’s time, which can be beneficial for fulfilling religious obligations and spending time with family.

In conclusion, running your own business is indeed in accordance with the Sunnah, and it is a way to seek sustenance while upholding the values and teachings of Islam. May Allah (ﷻ) grant success to those who engage in lawful and beneficial business endeavors.

May Allah (ﷻ) bless you with success in your business endeavors and enable you to conduct your affairs with integrity, compassion, and righteousness. Ameen.

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