Author: Abdul Hameed Nowrozi
Economy and its Role in Islam (Part Four)
Disadvantages of Leaving Work in the Islamic Economy
Leaving work has negative and extensive consequences on the Islamic religion, society, and economy, including:
A. Disrupting Religion and Belief:
Quitting work can lead to poverty, and one of the negative effects of poverty on a person’s faith is that it can lead him to lie and make false promises. As the Holy Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, said: “If a man is angry, he will lie, and he will break a promise.” (When a person becomes in debt, he may lie and make false promises.)
By creating work, the religion of Islam has removed the dangers of unemployment and has protected people from being negatively affected in their beliefs, morals, and behavior. This initiative leads to the preservation of family and work, emphasizing their importance in the development of the Islamic economy and fostering established support and brotherhood among the society’s people.
When we Muslims leave work, we are often forced to employ individuals from various nations and religions who are brought in to perform work that Muslims could do. Research has shown that many of these foreign workers are situated in Islamic countries with the backing of foreign organizations and institutions that harbor long-standing animosities toward Muslims, aiming to undermine Muslims and attempt to corrupt them. The Muslim community should investigate and uncover the motives and vulnerabilities of these foreign workers. This program is orchestrated by the same countries and institutions.
B. The Widespread Supremacy of Enemies of Islam Over the Islamic Economy:
If Muslims cease their work and activities, they will become reliant on their enemies for access to the diverse tools and equipment they need. Anti-Islamists will never fully agree to all Muslims’ demands and will offer their services alongside insulting conditions. Furthermore, they are likely to supply low-quality and substandard products while withholding access to advanced machines and tools from Muslims. This creates a situation where Muslims continuously require their products, fostering a consumerist mentality within the Muslim nation while selling them depreciated goods. This cycle continues, allowing non-Muslims to surpass Muslims in all fields of production.
Today, it is widely understood that the enemies of Islam not only hide non-essential products from Muslims but also refrain from supplying them. Meanwhile, Muslims are permitted to focus on consumables, leaving foreign merchants and factories to dominate this sector. The enemies of Islam are actively trying to benefit from the charity of Islamic countries while also asserting their dominance. In reality, the blame lies not solely with the enemies of Islam but rather with the shortsightedness and lack of initiative among Muslims, who have ceded their job opportunities to others.
C. Prevalence of Crimes Among Muslims:
The reasons for committing crimes are numerous, including unemployment, neediness, and a desire for revenge. If Muslims do not engage in productive work, their youth may become misguided and fall prey to crime and misfortune, which can trace its roots back to unemployment. By examining the circumstances facing Muslims, particularly today, we find that our youth are victims of an intellectual war and an onslaught from global media that promotes immorality and punishment. Simultaneously, non-Muslim workers, with their differing beliefs and values, may engage in various immoral behaviors, including theft, witchcraft, adultery, and homosexuality—behaviors common in their own environments. They may promote these actions out of a desire for revenge against Muslims, all of which highlights the negative consequences of Muslims leaving their work.
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