Are you breaking your back day in, day out to make your business a success, or to earn more money, but despite your best efforts it\u2019s just not happening?<\/p>\n
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If this is you, the following reasons may be why.<\/p>\n
In the materialistic society which we live in, we have become conditioned to focus on the physical, tangible things which affect our lives and we try are upmost to control them. However, we forget that there are hidden, metaphysical elements at play which affect us too.<\/p>\n
A major Islamic element is Barakah, which refers to the blessings and increase in goodness from Allah. Just as certain actions and behaviours can increase barakah in our wealth and other parts of our lives, there are also actions which can reduce the barakah in our wealth.<\/p>\n
In this article, we will outline five ways that can commonly lead to the loss in barakah in your wealth<\/p>\n
The consumption of haram income or engaging in questionable transactions can diminish the barakah in our wealth.<\/p>\n
As our Prophet \ufdfa mentioned, a man having journeyed far, is dishevelled and dusty, and who spreads out his hands to the sky in Du\u02bf\u0101\u2019, saying, \u201cO Lord! O Lord!\u201d, while his food is Har\u0101m, his drink is Har\u0101m, his clothing is Har\u0101m, and he has been nourished with Har\u0101m, and regarding him, the Prophet said \u201cso how can he expect his Du\u02bf\u0101\u2019 to be answered? Notice, this man had all of the means of of what would\u2019ve led to an accepted Du\u2019a, such as he (1) is travelling, (2) is in a humbled state, (3) is raising his hands in Du\u02bfa, (4) is repeating his Du\u02bfa, and despite these elements combined, he was left unanswered<\/span><\/strong>.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n So, correct your financial affairs and ensure that the wealth you’re spending is from halal and pure means.<\/span><\/p>\n Zakat is the obligatory charity that capable Muslims are required to give from their wealth annually to benefit the poor and needy. The word Zakat, in of itself means purification<\/strong>. It purifies our wealth from haram, and thus increases the abundance of barakah in the wealth we accumulate. <\/span><\/p>\n Neglecting to fulfil this duty can not only lead to a reduction in barakah, but actual punishment and torment in the hereafter.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n Allah\u2019s Messenger \ufdfa said <\/span>\u201cWhoever is made wealthy by Allah and does not pay the Zakat of his wealth, then on the Day of Resurrection his wealth will be made like a bald-headed poisonous male snake with two black spots over the eyes. The snake will encircle his neck and bite his cheeks and say, \u2018I am your wealth, I am your treasure.\u2019 <\/strong><\/p>\nNeglecting Zakat<\/h2>\n