The desire and acts performed to make one's living in a way that is agreeable to Allah, morally pure, and consistent with Islamic values are referred to as seeking blessings in earning. It entails incorporating thankfulness, moral conduct, and religious consciousness with one's financial and professional endeavors. Here are a few ways people can ask for blessings when they earn:
- Intention (Niyyah)
- Halal Earnings
- Hard Work and Dedication
- Honesty in Transactions
- Charitable Giving (Sadaqah)
- Gratitude (Shukr)
- Sustainable and Ethical Practices
- Balancing Work and Family Life
- Dua (Supplication)
- Avoiding Extravagance
An individual who integrates these concepts into their earning strategy aims to attain not only material prosperity but also the moral and spiritual benefits that result from conducting their acts in accordance with Islamic beliefs.
According to the Quran:
The phrase "seeking blessings in earning" isn't mentioned specifically in the Quran, but it is stressed in a number of verses that deal with morality, thankfulness, and legal sustenance. Here are a few verses from the Quran that are pertinent to asking for blessings when earning:
Intention and Ethics in Earning:
"And do not mix the truth with falsehood or conceal the truth while you know [it]. And establish prayer and give zakah and bow with those who bow [in worship and obedience]." (Quran, 2:42-43)
This verse promotes ethical conduct in commercial and financial dealings by encouraging honesty, integrity, and the giving of zakah (charity).
Gratitude for Blessings:
"And (remember) when your Lord proclaimed: 'If you give thanks (by accepting faith), I will give you more (of My Blessings); but if you are thankless (i.e., disbelieve), verily My punishment is indeed severe.'" (Quran, 14:7)
This verse emphasizes how important it is to express thankfulness to Allah for all of life's benefits, even the ability to support oneself. Being thankful helps you draw in additional blessings.
According to Hadith:
The Hadiths, or sayings and teachings of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), contain specific practices related to seeking blessings in earning, even though the Quran offers general principles and values related to ethical behavior, seeking lawful sustenance, and expressing gratitude. Muslims frequently look to the Quran and Hadiths for advice on topics of both personal and professional conduct.
Intention in Earning:
Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: "Verily actions are by intention, and for every person is what he intended. So, whoever migrates for the sake of Allah and His messenger, his migration will be for the sake of Allah and His messenger. And whoever migrates for worldly gain, or to marry a woman, then his migration will be for the sake of whatever he migrated for." (Sahih Bukhari, Book 1, Hadith 1)
Blessings in Honest Earnings:
Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: "When a man earns wealth unjustly and then gives charity out of it, the charity will not be accepted." (Sahih Muslim, Book 5, Hadith 2198)
Dua (Supplication) for Blessings in Earnings:
Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: "When a man spends on his family (with the intention of having a reward from Allah) sincerely for Allah's sake then it is a (kind of) alms-giving in reward for him." (Sahih Bukhari, Book 24, Hadith 38)
Barakah (Blessing) in Honest Trade:
Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: "The buyer and the seller have the option of canceling or confirming the bargain unless they separate, and if they spoke the truth and made clear the defects of the goods, then they would be blessed in their bargain, and if they told lies and hid some facts, their bargain would be deprived of Allah's blessings." (Sahih Bukhari, Book 34, Hadith 293)
Seeking Blessings in Daily Work:
Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: "No one eats better food than that which he eats out of the work of his hands. The Prophet of Allah, David used to eat out of the work of his hands." (Sahih Bukhari, Book 34, Hadith 286)
Always aim to acquire money through halal (lawful) and honest means, and ask for blessings by being sincere, grateful, and giving to those in need. Seeking scholarly guidance is crucial for gaining a more profound comprehension and analysis of these Hadiths.
Honest Earnings and Provision:
Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: "A slave (of Allah) who is honest when he intends to do something and is sincere in his intention gets the reward of forty martyrs for his act." (Sunan Ibn Majah, Book 1, Hadith 190)
Seeking Blessings in Trading:
Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: "The trustworthy, honest merchant will be with the prophets, the truthful, and the martyrs on the Day of Resurrection." (Jami` at-Tirmidhi, Book 11, Hadith 1209)
Sadaqah (Charity) from Earnings:
Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: "Every day two angels come down from Heaven and one of them says, 'O Allah! Compensate every person who spends in Your cause,' and the other (angel) says, 'O Allah! Destroy every miser.'" (Sahih Bukhari, Book 24, Hadith 502)
Blessings in Honest Earnings and Spending:
Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: "The upper hand is better than the lower hand (i.e., he who gives in charity is better than him who takes it). One should start giving first to his dependents." (Sahih Bukhari, Book 24, Hadith 507)
Gratitude for Blessings in Earnings:
Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: "The feet of a servant will not move on the Day of Judgment until he is asked about four things: his life and how he spent it, his knowledge and how he utilized it, his wealth and how he earned it and spent it, and his body and how he wore it out." (Jami` at-Tirmidhi, Book 34, Hadith 2350)
These Hadiths emphasize how important it is to act with thankfulness, honesty, and sincerity in all of our endeavors—including earning and spending. Always look for legal ways to make money, consider your motives, and make an effort to spread kindness and generosity to others in order to share your blessings.
Blessings in Seeking Halal Earnings:
Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: "O people! Allah is Good and He, therefore, accepts only that which is good. And Allah commanded the believers as He commanded the Messengers by saying, 'O Messengers! Eat of the good things, and do good deeds; verily I am aware of what you do.'" (Sahih Muslim, Book 22, Hadith 5080)
Reward for Honest Labor:
Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: "No one has ever eaten a better meal than that which one has earned by working with one's own hands. The Prophet of Allah, David used to eat from the earnings of his manual labor." (Sahih al-Bukhari, Book 61, Hadith 113)
Seeking Blessings in Business Transactions:
Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: "The buyer and the seller have the option of canceling or confirming the bargain unless they separate, and if they spoke the truth and made clear the defects of the goods, then they would be blessed in their bargain, and if they told lies and hid some facts, their bargain would be deprived of Allah's blessings." (Sahih al-Bukhari, Book 34, Hadith 293)
Honesty in Weighing and Measuring:
Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: "The buyer and the seller have the option of canceling or confirming the bargain unless they separate, and if they spoke the truth and made clear the defects of the goods, then they would be blessed in their bargain, and if they told lies and hid some facts, their bargain would be deprived of Allah's blessings." (Sahih al-Bukhari, Book 34, Hadith 293)
The Virtue of Providing for One's Family:
Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: "It is better for one of you to bring a load of firewood on his back and give charity out of it (and satisfy his own need) and be independent of people, than that he should beg from people, whether they give him anything or refuse him." (Sahih al-Bukhari, Book 24, Hadith 523)
The aforementioned Hadiths underscore the significance of obtaining wealth through legal channels, participating in truthful dealings, and pursuing blessings in both individual and occupational spheres. In all of your financial activities, make it a point to keep ethical and Islamic ideals in mind.
Barakah in Earning Through Honest Work:
Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: "When a man earns wealth from a permissible source and gives charity from it, and he gives it to a relative, to an orphan, to a poor person, and to a wayfarer, seeking the pleasure of Allah, then he is rewarded with the full amount, and nothing is decreased from the reward of his charity." (Sahih Ibn Majah, Book 1, Hadith 1845)
Sincerity in Earning for Allah's Sake:
Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: "The upper hand is better than the lower hand. The upper hand is the one that gives, and the lower hand is the one that receives." (Sahih Muslim, Book 5, Hadith 1032)
Blessings in Fair Business Transactions:
Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: "The buyer and the seller have the option of canceling or confirming the bargain unless they separate, and if they spoke the truth and made clear the defects of the goods, then they would be blessed in their bargain, and if they told lies and hid some facts, their bargain would be deprived of Allah's blessings." (Sahih al-Bukhari, Book 34, Hadith 293)
Earning Lawfully and Providing for Family:
Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: "A dinar earned by a man with his own hand is more beloved to him than a hundred dinars given to him by another, and a dinar earned by a man with his own hand is more beloved to Allah than a hundred dinars given to him by another." (Sahih al-Bukhari, Book 24, Hadith 528)
Dua for Blessings in Earnings:
Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: "When a man spends on his family (with the intention of having a reward from Allah) sincerely for Allah's sake, then it is a (kind of) alms-giving in reward for him." (Sahih al-Bukhari, Book 24, Hadith 38)
In our financial dealings, these Hadiths stress the need of sincerity, honesty, and compassion. Blessings from Allah can be attained by seeking out legal ways to make money, acting fairly in commercial dealings, and taking care of one's family.
Blessings in Earning Through Hard Work:
Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: "No one has ever eaten a better meal than that which one has earned by working with one's own hands. The Prophet of Allah, David, used to eat from the earnings of his manual labor." (Sahih al-Bukhari, Book 34, Hadith 284)
Reward for Earning and Giving Charity:
Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: "When a person earns wealth from halal (lawful) sources and then gives charity from it, the owner of the wealth enjoys both earning and spending in a good cause, and the helper of the one who is wronged is like the one who does the wrong." (Sahih al-Bukhari, Book 34, Hadith 296)
Blessings in Honest Transactions:
Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: "The seller and the buyer have the option of canceling or confirming the bargain unless they separate, and if they spoke the truth and made clear the defects of the goods, then they would be blessed in their bargain, and if they told lies and hid some facts, their bargain would be deprived of Allah's blessings." (Sahih al-Bukhari, Book 34, Hadith 293)
Earning for Family and Charity:
Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: "The best charity is that given when one is rich, and a giving hand is better than a receiving one, and you should start first to support your dependents." (Sahih al-Bukhari, Book 24, Hadith 529)
Dua for Blessings in Livelihood:
Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: "When a man's child dies, Allah the Most High asks His angels, 'Have you taken out the life of the child of My slave?' They reply in the affirmative. He then asks, 'Have you taken the fruit of his heart?' They reply in the affirmative. Thereupon, He asks, 'What has My slave said?' They say: 'He has praised You and said: Inna lillahi wa inna ilaihi rajioon (We belong to Allah and to Him we shall return). Allah says: Build a house for My slave in Paradise and call it the house of praise." (Sunan Abi Dawood, Book 20, Hadith 3222)
These Hadiths emphasize the value of perseverance, integrity, and altruism in securing a living. May these lessons serve as a guidance for us as we look for blessed and legal ways to eat.
Blessings in Earning Through Permissible Means:
Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: "O people! Allah is Good and He, therefore, accepts only that which is good. And Allah commanded the believers as He commanded the Messengers by saying, 'O Messengers! Eat of the good things, and do good deeds; verily I am aware of what you do.'" (Sahih Muslim, Book 22, Hadith 5080)
Honesty in Business Transactions:
Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: "It is obligatory for you to give fifteen dirhams to the worker for his self." (Sunan Abi Dawood, Book 22, Hadith 3471)
Moderation in Earning:
Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: "The rich are in reality the ones who have contentment in their hearts, and the poor are those who have no contentment in their hearts." (Sahih Muslim, Book 45, Hadith 6560)
Charity from Earnings:
Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: "Allah, the Exalted, has said: 'O son of Adam, spend. I shall spend on you.'" (Sahih Muslim, Book 5, Hadith 2150)
Seeking Blessings in Seeking Halal Income:
Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: "Seeking halal (lawful) earning is a duty after the duty (of performing the obligatory acts of worship)." (Sunan Ibn Majah, Book 22, Hadith 2144)
These hadiths emphasize the need of looking for legal ways to make money, being truthful in business dealings, exercising temperance, and practicing the virtue of donating one's wealth to charity. We hope that these lessons will motivate us to save and use our money in ways that will benefit both our community and ourselves.
Dua for Abundance in Earnings:
Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: "When one of you intends to do something, let him say, 'Insha'Allah' (if Allah wills).'" (Sahih Bukhari, Book 70, Hadith 49)
Blessings in Honesty in Trade:
Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: "The buyer and the seller have the option of canceling or confirming the bargain unless they separate, and if they spoke the truth and made clear the defects of the goods, then they would be blessed in their bargain, and if they told lies and hid some facts, their bargain would be deprived of Allah's blessings." (Sahih Bukhari, Book 34, Hadith 293)
Moderation in Earnings:
Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: "Do not withhold your money by counting it (i.e., hoarding it), (for if you do so), Allah will also withhold His blessings from you." (Sahih Bukhari, Book 24, Hadith 553)
Dua for Increase in Provision:
Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: "When a servant of Allah utters a word (of supplication) from his heart, and makes a vow to do something, and then finds it in accordance with the Book of Allah, and conducive to his His (Allah's) remembrance, and the traditions of His Prophet (peace be upon him), then his vow becomes binding upon him." (Sahih Muslim, Book 15, Hadith 3833)
Blessings in Earning for Sustenance:
Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: "O son of Adam, if you spend (in charity), I shall spend on you." (Sahih Muslim, Book 5, Hadith 2150)
These Hadiths emphasize how important it is to seek moderation in our gains, avoid excessive hoarding, be honest in trade, and invoke Allah's will in our plans. May we be guided by these teachings to earn and spend in a way that pleases Allah.
Honesty in Business Transactions:
Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: "The buyer and the seller have the option of canceling or confirming the bargain unless they separate, and if they spoke the truth and made clear the defects of the goods, then they would be blessed in their bargain, and if they told lies and hid some facts, their bargain would be deprived of Allah's blessings." (Sahih Bukhari, Book 34, Hadith 293)
Seeking Blessings in Livelihood:
Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: "Whoever would like his rizq (sustenance) to be expanded and his life to be extended, should uphold the ties of kinship." (Sahih Bukhari, Book 73, Hadith 3)
Barakah in Spending for One's Family:
Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: "Whatever you spend seeking Allah's countenance, you will be rewarded for it, even what you put in the mouth of your wife." (Sahih Bukhari, Book 55, Hadith 671)
Gratitude for Blessings in Earnings:
Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: "Whoever does not thank the people, does not thank Allah." (Sunan Abi Dawood, Book 23, Hadith 4811)
Dua for Blessings in Earnings:
Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: "When a man spends on his family (with the intention of having a reward from Allah) sincerely for Allah's sake, then it is a (kind of) alms-giving in reward for him." (Sahih Bukhari, Book 24, Hadith 38)
These Hadiths stress the value of family relationships, honesty in business dealings, thankfulness for blessings, and the idea of spending money for Allah's sake. May we be motivated by these lessons to earn and spend in ways that benefit us, others around us, and Allah.
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