Why do we face financial difficulties?

Dear Islamic brothers! We learn that abandoning sins due to the fear of Allah is a means of blessings in sustenance. Whoever refrains from a sin due to the fear of Allah, Allah grants him provision through means beyond his imagination.

Today, we see many people afflicted with issues related to livelihood and other economic difficulties. Some struggle to meet household expenses, while others cannot save anything despite earning thousands. Some face obstacles in business, some people have problems running their shop, some are unemployed, and some are burdened with debt and poverty. In short, there are many people facing poverty, unemployment and lack of blessings in sustenance in our society.

Reflect for a moment; could it be that the reason for this is that we do not fear committing sins? Could the cause of calamities and the lack of blessings in sustenance be our evil deeds? Sins are so prevalent in society that we seek refuge in Allah! Unfortunately, the vast majority of people are not practicing Muslims; there is neither concern for fulfilling the rights of people nor any realisation of neglecting the rights of Allah. Performing pious deeds has become extremely difficult for the nafs, while committing sins has become very easy.

The excessive pursuit of necessities and comfort has rendered a large number of Muslims completely heedless of the Hereafter. Abusive language, false accusations, suspicion, backbiting, tale-bearing, probing into people’s faults, publicising people’s shortcomings, lying, making false promises, unlawfully consuming people’s wealth, shedding blood, causing harm to someone without SharꜤī permission, withholding repayment of debts, taking someone’s property for a temporary purpose but not returning it, and calling Muslims by offensive nicknames

Using someone’s belongings without permission despite their displeasure, drinking alcohol, gambling, theft, fornication, watching films and dramas, listening to music, dealing in interest and bribery, disobeying and hurting parents, betrayal of trust, fraud, casting lustful glances, women imitating men