اَلْـحَمْـدُ لـِلّٰـه! The lives of our pious predecessors رَحِمَهُمُ الـلّٰـهُ were fully in accordance to the teachings of Islam. This is why they would always take the lead in looking after their neighbours.

For motivation, let us listen to a faith-refreshing account:

Khwajah Gharīb Nawāz  رَحْمَةُ اللهِ عَلَيْه  and the rights of neighbours

Khwājah Gharīb Nawāz  رَحْمَةُ اللهِ عَلَيْه  would take great care of his neighbours. If any one of them passed away, he  رَحْمَةُ اللهِ عَلَيْه  would attend the funeral procession. After the burial, when all the people would return, he  رَحْمَةُ اللهِ عَلَيْه  would sit alone beside the grave and supplicate for their forgiveness and salvation. He would urge the family of the deceased to have patience and would comfort them.^[1]

صَلُّوۡا عَلَى الۡحَبِيۡب                 صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلٰى مُحَمَّد

Glowing aspects of Islamic guidelines about business

Dear Islamic brothers! Business is a noble profession and it is also a beloved Sunnah of the blessed Prophets عَـلَـيْهِمُ السَّلَام. This beautiful Sunnah is full of blessings. اَلْـحَمْـدُ لـِلّٰـه! There are clear rulings in Islam pertaining to running a business in a correct way.

So, if those engaged in the profession of business would run their business after learning these rulings, اِنْ شَــآءَالـلّٰـه they will attain an abundance of goodness and blessings in this world and the Hereafter. Let us listen to two blessed sayings of the Holy Prophet   صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم   in this regard:

1.Of sin, there are some sins which can only be erased by the desire to seek sustenance.^[2]

2.A truthful and trustworthy businessman will be with the blessed