The Art of Trade, Craftmanship and Work in Islām

The Art of Trade, Craftmanship and Work in Islām
By Imam Abū Bakr Al-Khallāl (d.311H) | Dar As-Sunnah Publications

Allāh, the Most High said: "And We have made the day for [seeking] a livelihood." — Sūrah an-Naba' (78):11. The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: "No one has ever eaten better food than that which he has earned by working with his own hands. The Prophet of Allah, Dāwūd (David), used to eat from the earnings of his manual labour." — Ṣaḥīḥ Al-Bukhārī #2072

Seeking provision and engaging in business, trade, or craftsmanship is viewed as praiseworthy and beneficial to one's family and the community at large. This important work highlights the importance of earning a wholesome living and working to build a better future. The author gathers verses of the Qur'ān, sayings of the Messenger of Allah ﷺ, statements and actions of esteemed scholars of Islam, and narrations from the early generations that emphasise the value of business, trade and work — and warn against those who abandon it and sit idly. Working, trading, and mastering a skill is a mark of a believer, by which one benefits himself, his society, and the Muslim community at large.

Book Details

• Author: Imam Abu Bakr Al-Khallal (d.311H)
• Publisher: Dar As-Sunnah Publications
• Binding: Softcover
• Pages: 79
• ISBN: 9781904336822