IMPORTANCE OF SUITABLE OCCUPATIONS

The only reason that we are saved from the Azaab (punishment) of Almighty Allah and are still alive today is because we are from the Ummat of Prophet Muhammad (sallal laahu laihi wasallam).

We are committing more sins than the previously dead tribes. The tribe of Nabi Shuaib (alaihis salaam) was guilty of cheating by weighing less during business. The tribe of Loot (alaihis salaam) was guilty of forbidden acts, particularly adultery and fornication. But we are the worst tribe of all as we left our ancestors far behind and crossed all the limits in bad behavior and living a life of deceit. It is about time that we as Muslims consider this matter seriously and think of the consequences. 

Prophet Muhammad (sallal laahu laihi wasallam) has stated that the best food is that which comes from one’s hard earned money. It is stated in Bukhari that Nabi Dawood (alaihis salaam) also ate from his hard earned money. 

Prophet Muhammad (sallal laahu laihi wasallam) has stated that the most scented thing comes from your earnings and your children are your earnings, therefore parents can live on their children’s earning. 

Prophet Muhammad (sallal laahu laihi wasallam) said that there will come a time when nothing else besides your money will be of help. 

Prophet Muhammad (sallal laahu laihi wasallam) has said that Halaal earning is Fardh after Fardh, meaning after Namaaz and Roza a Halaal profession is Fardh. 

Just as Almighty Allah commanded His Messengers, he has ordered the same for the Muslims. He had ordered the Messengers: “O Paigambars, eat from your Halaal earnings and perform good, pious deeds.” 

And he ordered the Muslims: “O Muslims, eat Halaal things that is given by us.” 

Many people make Du’as and ask Almighty Allah to grant their wishes. But, how can their Du’as be fulfilled if the clothes that they wear and the food that they eat comes from Haraam earnings.

It is stated by Prophet Muhammad (sallal laahu laihi wasallam) that besides three people, it is not Ja’iz for anyone to ask for anything – Firstly, one who has to pay his debts, second are those whose goods are destroyed by natural causes, and thirdly, those that have been starving.