The Haram ways of Earning in Islam

What are the Haram ways of Earning in Islam ?

Assalamu Alaikum dear Brothers and Sisters 

Alhumdulillahi Rabbil A'lameen (all praises is for Allah the lord of the worlds), who made all good halal for us and all kinds of evil haram. Wealth is one of the immeasurable blessings of Allah (SWT) that He bestowed human being with. There are various provisions for achieving the wealth. In human life, earning plays an important role in making life meaningful.

Ever since our childhood, we are taught by our society that in order to live a respectful life and fulfill all our desires, we need 'Wealth'. However, in my opinion there's a flaw in this lesson, the lesson should be "in order to live a respectful and peaceful life we need wealth which comes from Halal means".

Now in quest for this wealth not few of us take a wrong way, or I'd say earn from haram means not only because that's the fastest train towards wealth to catch but also very few of us knows the consequenses of earning from these means. 

The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be to him) said:

"Every flesh nourished by haram deserves fire"

[Shu'abul Iman, 5521]

-And the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be to him) also said:

“A time will come upon the people when they will not care as to how he gets his money whether legally or illegally.”

[Bukhari] 

Keeping in mind the above Hadiths because none of us wants to be in Hell, allow me to explain the haram ways of earning as a momin's source of income is one of the 5 questions Allah will ask on the day of judgement according to the below hadith by the Prophet SAW: 

“The son of Adam will not pass away from Allah until he is asked about five things: how he lived his life, and how he utilized his youth, with what means did he earn his wealth, how did he spend his wealth, and what did he do with his knowledge.”  

[Tirmidhi]

بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمٰنِ الرَّحِيْمِ

-Let us first understand What is Haram ? 

 

حَرَام‎, ḥarām, is an Arabic term meaning forbidden (A sin which has no scope of Allah's forgiveness). Acts that are haram are typically prohibited in the religious texts of the Quran, and the Sunnah category of haram is the highest status of prohibition. If something is considered haram, it remains prohibited no matter how good the intention is or how honourable the purpose is.

The Haram ways of Earning

Interest/Riba
Any amount you give, take, and record which is more than the principle amount is considered as interest and is Haram. It is explained in a Hadith that the Prophet of Allah said, “Every debt that attracts a benefit is tantamount to Riba.” (Ilaus Sunan, 14:499)

Bribery
It is a kind of an under-the-table offer to make an unlawful thing as lawful and a lawful thing as unlawful. Abdullah Ibn Amr (ra) reports that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) has cursed the one who offers bribery and the one who receives it. (Abu Dawood, 35:80, Tirmidhi: 13:37, Musnad Ahmad: 6532, Mustadrak, 4:115)

Gambling
Gambling is the betting or staking of something of value, with consciousness of risk and hope of gain. There are many forms of gambling, including lotteries, insurance, dealing in closed boxes and scratchcards, card games like poker and blackjack, betting on sports or events, playing casino games, gambling machines or bingo. The income earned through such activitites is considered as impermissible in Islam. 

Theft and Robbery
Taking someone's property without their knowledge and earning through the sale of that property is forbidden in Islam. Allah SWT said in the Qur'an “As for a man or woman who commits theft, cut off the hands of both to recompense them for what they earned a deterrent from Allah.” (5:38)

Deception in Inheritance
Depriving a person from their stake in family property is strictly impermissible in Islam and is also considered as haram. 

Others:

1. Taking a false oath while selling 
2. Selling defective products in a deceptive manner 
3. Deception in measurements and weights 

Conclusion
The above listed sources of income are considered as haram ways of earning and are also subject to severest punishment, please make yourself well versed with the hadiths of Prophet SAW and religious texts before making any product, activity or a contract as a means of your income.

Jazakallahu Khairan for reading,
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