🕌 1. Wealth is a Test and Trust from Allah

In Islam, wealth is not evil — it’s a test (fitnah) and a blessing (ni’mah). You're a trustee (Ameen) of the wealth you have, not its true owner.

Quran: “And know that your wealth and your children are but a trial and that Allah has with Him a great reward.” — Surah Al-Anfal (8:28)

Prophet ﷺ said: “The feet of the son of Adam shall not move on the Day of Judgment until he is asked about... his wealth: how he earned it and how he spent it.” — [Tirmidhi 2417, Hasan Sahih]

✅ 2. Halal (Permissible) vs. Haram (Forbidden) Income

✔️ Halal (Permissible) Sources of Income:

• Lawful trade, work, business
• Agriculture, craftsmanship
• Freelance, salary-based jobs (as long as work is lawful)

Quran: “O you who believe! Eat of the lawful and good things which We have provided you…” — Surah Al-Baqarah (2:172)

❌ Haram (Forbidden) Income Includes:

1. Riba (Interest)

   Quran: “Allah has permitted trade and forbidden interest.” — Surah Al-Baqarah (2:275)

   “Those who consume interest cannot stand [on the Day of Resurrection] except as one stands who is being beaten by Satan into insanity...” — Surah Al-Baqarah (2:275-279)

2. Gambling (Maisir)

   Quran: “Intoxicants, gambling, sacrificing to stones, and divination arrows are abominations of Satan's handiwork. So avoid them.” — Surah Al-Ma'idah (5:90)

3. Bribery

   Quran: “And do not consume one another’s wealth unjustly or send it [in bribery] to the rulers...” — Surah Al-Baqarah (2:188)

4. Theft, Fraud, Deception

   Hadith: “Whoever cheats us is not one of us.” — [Sahih Muslim 102]

5. Selling Haram Products (e.g. alcohol, pork, idols)

   Hadith: “Verily, when Allah prohibits something, He also prohibits its price.” — [Abu Dawood 3488, Sahih]

🧾 3. Zakat – The Obligatory Charity