After finishing Jumuʿah salah, it is permissible to engage in matters of livelihood.^[1] This verse informs us of how sustenance is a blessing and bounty from Allah.

The worldly and religious benefits of wealth

Of course, it is not good to love wealth, as this can lead a person to ruin. Having said this, wealth and rizq are things we need. Without this, we cannot meet even the most basic necessities of life.  

Wealth allows us to take care of ourselves, our families, and our children. If we have wealth, we won’t become poor or have to ask others for help. We can only give charity and attain the many excellences that come with it if we have money to give in the first place. The financial rights of our families and neighbours will also only be fulfilled if we have this.

Building a masjid or madrassa for the sake of Allah, travelling for hajj, or even visiting the sacred city of Madina; we can only do this with money. By having enough halal wealth to fulfil our needs, it will be easier to save ourselves from the devil’s tricks.

What can lead to disbelief?

The final Prophet of Allah (صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم) declared, کَادَ الْفَقْرُ اَنْ یَّکُوْنَ کُفْراً  “Soon, poverty shall take a person to disbelief.”^[2]

Hadith explain the many benefits and virtues of poverty. In and of itself, poverty is not something bad. Yet, it is only good if accompanied with thankfulness. If a person begins complaining instead of being thankful, his poverty can lead him to ruin.

People become helpless when there is nothing to eat. For some, it is