In addition to starting a business, launching a start-up, getting a job or side hustle and investing, Islamic teachings tell us that Allah will grant us further income in quantity and quality by the following acts:
1. Trust in Allah
“If you would trust in Allah as He truly should be trusted, He would surely provide for you as He provides for the birds.” [Tirmidhi]
2. Prayers
“O son of Adam! Take time out to constantly worship me, I will fill your heart with contentment, and remove your poverty.” [Tirmidhi]
3. Charity
Allah said: “Spend in charity, O son of Adam, and I will spend on you.” [Bukhari]
4. Honesty and fairness in business
“If counterparties are truthful (to one another), and honest in explaining (the defects of an item), then they will be blessed in their transaction.” [Muslim]
5. Having children
“And do not take the life of your children for fear of poverty. We provide for them and for you. Indeed, their killing is a great sin.” [Qur’an 17:31]
6. Keeping ties with family
“Whoever would like his provision to be abundant and his lifespan to be extended, let him uphold his ties of kinship.” [Bukhari]
[Also read: The Importance Of Working And Earning In Islam]
Dr. Bilal Philips