Economic Stability

Once the Prophet of Islam observed: “When God makes a source of sustenance for someone, he should not give it up on his own except if one has to because of the compulsion of one’s circumstances.” (Musnad Ahmad, Hadith No. 20649) According to the teachings of Islam, sustenance belongs to God. Therefore, when a person finds a source of sustenance, he should give thanks to God and stick to it. If he leaves it without a real reason, he will lose God’s favor.

Perseverance is the secret to success in life. This tradition teaches us perseverance and stability. Success in economic life is always achieved through hard work. A man should look to the future instead of the present. This tradition tells us that we should not feel discouraged by looking at the present situation. Rather we should make efforts to create a temperament of foresight in economic activities.