Working is a Worship and Civilized Act Flashcards
How is righteous work linked to faith?
If we do righteous work then our faith will be good and Allah will be happy with us. In islam working is essential in life
What is the reward?
There will be prosperity and happiness in the believer’s life and the believer will get rewards in the hereafter.
Working in Islam:
Islam considers working an essential factor for the prosperity of life on earth and
for the happiness and prosperity of societies
Working is a worship act in the general sense. It is Every legitimate (legal) effort (work) by man that is
Intented for the sake of Allah
Aimed at earning an income
Contributing to the development
Prosperity of one’s society and Homeland
Conditions of righteous work:
Working is considered worship if several conditions are met. These are:
- Legitimacy: the work should not violate the Sharia of Allah (تعاىل).
- Sincerity: when the worker intends his work for the sake of Allah (تعاىل), to please Him and win His paradise.
- Knowledge: the worker must be knowledgeable about the essentials of his work so that he performs it perfectly.
- Mastery and proficiency: the worker should do his best to perform his work properly.
Working is a source of pride for the individual and society
Working is a source of pride for the individual and society
–Islam called for working as its dignity for man
—Enables man to avoid the humility of begging
—Provides necessary material needs for the individual and the family (ex,. Housing, food etc.)
—-Working increases productivity
—Opportunities for more business and organizations
Raises the standard of living
—Achieves social well being
The worker has the following rights which must be observed by the employer:
The worker has the following rights which must be observed by the employer:
1. Working hours need to be specified along with the appropriate wage depending on the abilities and talent of the worker.
- Paying the worker’s wage immediately without delay.
- Respecting the worker and respecting his human dignity.
Duties of the worker include the following:
Duties of the worker include the following:
> To keep the properties of the employer safe, maintain them and protect them from damage.
> To perform the work according to agreed conditions, without cheating the employer.
Begging in islam
The Religion of Islam puts great emphasis on making effort and earning one`s own living rather than going out ask others for it for no reason.