The Teachings of Islam
Making a Living
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become the sole objective of anyone’s life. The
Islamic view is that one’s livelihood should not
become the be-all and end-all of a person’s life; that
one’s heart should be with God, even when
engaged in one’s worldly tasks; that one should
have total trust in God.
Unbelievers use wealth to improve their standard of
living. Believers, on the other hand, spend it on
themselves only in so far as is necessary; the
remainder they give away in God’s path.
Unbelievers consider money as a means of future
security, but believers use it to ensure their
prosperity in life-everlasting. Making a living is
important for everyone, but believers should ensure
that this task is accomplished in an honest manner,
and then be happy with their lot. Unbelievers tend
to be arbitrary in their methods and never cease to
want more.
