A blessed little is better than an unblessed lot.
The elders used to say, 'A haram morsel passing through the throat takes away the spiritual pleasure of worship'. Pursuing halal earnings is not just a commercial choice, but a spiritual stance. Being honest in business, not cheating on the scales, paying the employee's right on time... These are virtues that turn trade into worship. Halal earnings have a direct effect on the peace of the home and the morality of children.
"Money is earned, spent. But the 'peace' within that money cannot be bought with money. That is what we call abundance (barakah)."
The modern financial system constantly pushes us towards more, debt, and interest. However, the measure for a Muslim is clear: The halal circle is sufficient for pleasure. Not mixing haram into our earnings, working with sweat of the brow, and giving our zakat does not decrease our wealth, on the contrary, it increases it. Researching alternatives like interest-free banking and participation systems is a responsibility to keep our money clean. The halal morsel on your table is a means for the acceptance of your prayers.
