04/09/2023
Islam encourages entrepreneurship.
Abubakr (RA) was a wealthy merchant who conducted his business with integrity. He was the first man to attest to faith. When he became Muslim, he continued his business and was also calling to the path of Allah. Some eminent companions accepted Islam at this instance of Abu Bakr. Among which were: Uthman bin Affan, Zubair bin Awam Talhah bin Ubaidullah, Abdur Rahman bin ‘Auf, Sa’ad bin Abi Waqas and Abu Ubaidah bin Al-Jarrah (RAM). These were men of status who later proved to be great assets for Islam. They were all from those ten whom Allah gave glad tidings of paradise from earth. Indeed this action of Abubakr earned him supreme success both in his lifetime and afterlife. In relation to business, start with a good intention, have a positive psyche, hit the ground running and aim for success in both worlds.
