Trading with Integrity: Islamic Business Practices
This topic has always occupied my mind, which is the topic of applying Islamic trade, or more precisely, applying the provisions of Sharia law in Islam to our way of trading today. It is worth noting that there are quite a few numbers that follow some of the Islamic Sharia in their commercial dealings without knowing it, and this does not apply to Muslims only, but also to some others, because in reality, commercial dealings are in accordance with Islamic Sharia. No one disagrees about them, but on the contrary, everyone prefers them, and that is why it came to my mind. I am working on preparing some articles that explain more clearly how we can all deal in accordance with Islamic law in our commercial dealings without putting in parentheses the word that it cannot be applied in our current era. I hope to God that I succeed in this work, and may prayers and peace be upon our Master Muhammad, and may God bless him. And peace be upon him.
Beginning: What is trade in Islam?
Trade in the history of Islam was not just a language of money, goods, and services. Rather, it was – in addition – the language of faith, piety, and high moral values. The Qur’an used the terms of trade – buying, and selling – and it calls on believers to conclude profitable faith deals to win Paradise and the satisfaction of God Almighty, and the Holy Qur’an made it equal. (Surat Al-Muzzammil / Verse 20) Among those who strike the land.
Trade in Islam is considered a legitimate and popular economic activity, provided that it is carried out through legitimate methods and is consistent with Islamic values and morals. Islam considers trade to be one of the blessed activities if it is carried out in accordance with Sharia law.
The Holy Qur’an and the Sunnah of the Prophet encourage the practice of trade in a way that maintains justice, honesty, and integrity. Business transactions in Islam should be free from fraud, injustice, and fraud, and merchants should be honest in their dealings and abide by the contracts they enter into.
Furthermore, Muslims are encouraged to work hard and earn halal income through trade, and work and effort to earn a living and achieve a livelihood is considered part of worship in Islam.
In short, trade-in Islam is considered a legitimate activity that is encouraged, provided that it is carried out through legitimate means and is consistent with the Islamic values of justice, honesty, and integrity.
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