Cleric urges Muslims to seek legitimate income means
An Islamic scholar, Shaykh Mikail Abdulganiyy, has urged Muslims to seek halal (lawful) sources of livelihood to earn Allah’s mercy. He made the call during the Annual Post-Eidul-Adha Lecture organised by the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) chapter of the Organisation of Tadhamunul Muslimeen (OTM). Speaking on the theme “Earning Provision and Social Challenges: An Islamic […]
An Islamic scholar, Shaykh Mikail Abdulganiyy, has urged Muslims to seek halal (lawful) sources of livelihood to earn Allah’s mercy.
He made the call during the Annual Post-Eidul-Adha Lecture organised by the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) chapter of the Organisation of Tadhamunul Muslimeen (OTM).
Speaking on the theme “Earning Provision and Social Challenges: An Islamic Perspective,” the scholar, who is also a lawyer and the imam of Abuja Games Village Mosque, said Islam is a well-structured religion with clear guidance on how to earn a living in permissible ways.
“Don’t be swayed by the worldly achievements of some individuals. Don’t say, ‘If you can’t beat them, join them.’ If you can’t beat them, distinguish yourself—Jahannam (Hellfire) is real,” he said.
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Shaykh Abdulganiyy also warned against idleness, stressing that while sustenance (rizq) comes from Allah, Islam does not promote laziness.
“Believe in the dignity of labour. Do something, and Allah will bless it,” he added.
He further cautioned Muslims to avoid riba (usury), noting that many businesses today are not compliant with Shari’a principles.
Earlier, the Wakil of OTM, Ustadh Tajudden Adebayo, said the lecture was aimed at educating Muslims on how to earn a lawful living amid the country’s economic challenges.