The more we smile, the more people will like us.
And we will also attract positive vibes and cheerful customers in our business. Insya’Allah.
4) Avoid appointments during solat prayer time
“Verily, As-Salaah (the prayer) is enjoined on the believers at fixed hours”
[al-Nisa’ 4:103].
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Personally, I do my best to avoid my financial planning consultations during solat prayer time.
Subuh @ 5.28am
Zuhur @ 12.53pm
Asar @ 4.16pm
Maghrib @ 6.54pm
Isyak @ 8.07pm
5) Doa
Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) said
“Dua is the essence of Ibadah (worship).” (HR At-Tirmidzi)
As Muslims, we believe that there is no middle man between God and his slaves. Any help we need, be it in business or life, we are to call unto him directly.
God tells us:
“And your Lord says, Call upon Me; I will respond to you.” Indeed, those who disdain My worship will enter Hell [rendered] contemptible.” Quran 40:60
And these are the 3 most mustajab time to make doa.
The Last Third Of The Night
Abu Hurairah (RA) narrated that Allah’s Messenger (SAW) said:
‘In the last third of every night our Rabb (Cherisher and Sustainer) (Allah (SWT)) descends to the lowermost heaven and says;
“Who is calling Me, so that I may answer him?
Who is asking Me so that may I grant him?
Who is seeking forgiveness from Me so that I may forgive him?.”‘ [Sahih al-Bukhari, Hadith Qudsi]
While Prostrating
Abu Hurairah (RA) narrated that Allah’s Messenger (SAW), said: ‘The nearest a slave can be to his Lord is when he is prostrating, so invoke (supplicate) Allah (SWT) much in it. [Muslim, abu Dawud, an-Nasa’i and others, Sahih al-Jami #1175]
Between Adhan and Iqamah
Anas (RA) narrated that Allah’s Messenger (SAW) said: ‘A supplication made between the Adhan and Iqama is not rejected.’
[Ahmad, abu Dawud #521, at-Tirmidhi #212, Sahih al-Jami #3408, an-Nasai and Ibn Hibban graded it sahih (sound)] .
6) The best humans bring the most benefit to other human beings
Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) said, “The best of people are those that bring most benefit to the rest of mankind.” [Daraqutni, Hasan]
That is why I always advocate that in whatever business or profession we do, continue to upgrade ourselves.
Perfect the effectiveness and efficiency of our systems. The quality of our service.
So as to provide the best value, the optimal benefit for our clients, our community and the rest of mankind. Insya’Allah.
7) Understanding Muamalat and Avoid all forms of riba
As business people, when we study Muamalat, we need to pay close attention especially when it comes to practising business transactions.
Muamalat – Actions among men: This refers to how people interact with each other in their day-to-day affairs and dealings with people. This includes such things as trade, partnerships, laws, … as well as Islamic Finance.
Unlike Ibadat, a general principle that applies to Muamalat is that everything is allowed, except for what has been prohibited. Therefore as business people, we need to know the prohibitions.(Explanation adapted from Almir Colan)
Example:
– Prohibition of riba, maysir and gharar
As you can see above, there are many things we can learn from our beloved Prophet Muhammad (Peace be Upon Him) when it comes to running our business.