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is why it was said: “If a man was praised by his neighbors, and by his friends
while traveling together, and by his dealers in the markets, do not have any doubt
about his righteousness.”
Chapter Five
Regarding the Traders’ Concern for his Religion in his Affairs and in what
Relates to his End
The trader‟s concern for his religion is shown in seven ways:
When he commences trading he does so with a good intention and that he
intends from his business to suffice himself to avoid asking others for any help, to
live lawfully, and to use what he gains from his business in the way of Allah.
He should intend in his business that he is doing his collective duty for if industry
and trade were abandoned life would come to a stop and the people would
perish. If every individual or group performs a specific duty life will proceed in an
while traveling together, and by his dealers in the markets, do not have any doubt
about his righteousness.”
Chapter Five
Regarding the Traders’ Concern for his Religion in his Affairs and in what
Relates to his End
The trader‟s concern for his religion is shown in seven ways:
When he commences trading he does so with a good intention and that he
intends from his business to suffice himself to avoid asking others for any help, to
live lawfully, and to use what he gains from his business in the way of Allah.
He should intend in his business that he is doing his collective duty for if industry
and trade were abandoned life would come to a stop and the people would
perish. If every individual or group performs a specific duty life will proceed in an