Abdul Muqit Chowdhury :
Islam enjoins the noble principle of justice and honesty in all dealings. So, unlawful earning — unethical monetary gain at the cost of distress of others is forbidden. Dishonesty in business is strictly prohibited. Because, the low-income
group of the society become the victims of such gain. Those who earn money through dishonest means making quick and multiple benefit leaving aside all ethical norms and religious obligation, disobey the injunction of the Holy Quran and Sunnah. Salat (prayer), Siyam (fasting) or any ritual of ibadat to please Allah has the pre-condition that the person who observes ritual, must be honest in all his monetary dealings with others. He should live on lawful earning. He should neither cheat others nor sell the essential commodities in high price, creating abnormal situation in the market. But some dishonest traders are out to exploit the pious people.
The Holy Quran reveals ; “Woe to those that deal in fraud,–” (Sura Mutaffifin 83:1) ” In order that ye may not transgress (due) balance. So establish weight with justice and fall not short in the balance.” (Sura Ar- Rahman 55 : 8-9)
It is clear, those who are engaged in dishonest business are not maintaining allegiance to the pre-condition of fasting –one of the most virtuous pillar of ibadat. They ‘deal in fraud’ and don’t ‘establish weight with justice’. Thus a section of businessmen who live on dishonest earnings should review their dealings and repent to Allah. They should perceive that such ibadat is nothing but cheating one’s own-self and does not deserve satisfaction and pleasure of the Lord of the universe Who enjoins justice and expect it to prevail. Such type of traders should reform their attitude and be just and honest to be pious in the true sense of the term. Otherwise it will not be wise to expect for Allah’s blessings.
On the other hand, the concerned authority of the government should take enough measure to curb price hike. Supply in the market is to be steady and artificial crisis is to be controlled. Protection to low-income buyers should be given enhancing vigilance on the market. All steps should be taken to keep the market price stable and within the reach of the common people.
Islam enjoins the noble principle of justice and honesty in all dealings. So, unlawful earning — unethical monetary gain at the cost of distress of others is forbidden. Dishonesty in business is strictly prohibited. Because, the low-income
group of the society become the victims of such gain. Those who earn money through dishonest means making quick and multiple benefit leaving aside all ethical norms and religious obligation, disobey the injunction of the Holy Quran and Sunnah. Salat (prayer), Siyam (fasting) or any ritual of ibadat to please Allah has the pre-condition that the person who observes ritual, must be honest in all his monetary dealings with others. He should live on lawful earning. He should neither cheat others nor sell the essential commodities in high price, creating abnormal situation in the market. But some dishonest traders are out to exploit the pious people.
The Holy Quran reveals ; “Woe to those that deal in fraud,–” (Sura Mutaffifin 83:1) ” In order that ye may not transgress (due) balance. So establish weight with justice and fall not short in the balance.” (Sura Ar- Rahman 55 : 8-9)
It is clear, those who are engaged in dishonest business are not maintaining allegiance to the pre-condition of fasting –one of the most virtuous pillar of ibadat. They ‘deal in fraud’ and don’t ‘establish weight with justice’. Thus a section of businessmen who live on dishonest earnings should review their dealings and repent to Allah. They should perceive that such ibadat is nothing but cheating one’s own-self and does not deserve satisfaction and pleasure of the Lord of the universe Who enjoins justice and expect it to prevail. Such type of traders should reform their attitude and be just and honest to be pious in the true sense of the term. Otherwise it will not be wise to expect for Allah’s blessings.
On the other hand, the concerned authority of the government should take enough measure to curb price hike. Supply in the market is to be steady and artificial crisis is to be controlled. Protection to low-income buyers should be given enhancing vigilance on the market. All steps should be taken to keep the market price stable and within the reach of the common people.
