TRADING

Trading is the occupation of our Ambiya and has many advantages. It is mentioned in a Hadith Shareef that a trader is Marzooq (one who has been given sustenance by Almighty Allah) and one who stores goods and does not sell it in time of need but waits for the prices to rise and then sells it is Mal’oon (cursed). It is also mentioned that on the Day of Qiyamat a truthful and honest trader will be among the Martyrs. The world depends on commerce and trading. The towns, markets, etc. are livened because of trading. The materials required for construction of a Mosque, Musallas, Kaffan, papers needed for publishing of Islamic books, etc. are all bought from a trader. Thus, trading is a very important aspect of our lives. When one is in the business of trading, one should be friendly, honest and truthful at all times. Customers should be able to trust him. He should know ways of attracting customers. Nothing in this world is achieved easily. One has to make every effort and work hard. Trading requires one to be very hardworking, efficient consistent and clever. One cannot achieve success through laziness or from being idle. To mislead or cause confusion in order to attract customers is not the Islamic way of trading.