Islam requires every individual living in the community is worth as a human being, at least he was able to meet basic needs such as food and clothing, a job according to their expertise, or a foster home with enough stock. That is, for every level of life that must be provided in accordance with the conditions, so it is able to perform a variety of duties which Allah imposed as well as various other tasks.
To realize this, Islam teaches, every person is required to work or do business, spread on the face of the earth, and utilizing the provision of sustenance Allah as his word: "He who made the earth's easy for you, so they went up at every turn and eat part of his sustenance. And unto Him you shall (after) are raised. "(Surat al-Mulk: 5)The word "work" in the verses of the Qur'an as a business means a person who, either alone or with others, to produce a commodity or provide services (Qhardawi, 1977). Working or doing business is the main weapon to fight poverty and is also a major factor to earn income and an important element for the prosperity of the earth with humans as God's caliph permission.
Islamic teachings, get rid of all the factors that inhibit a person's barriers to work and do business in the face of the earth. Many idealistic teachings of Islam that motivates a person, often a counter-productive in its practice.
Doctrine "tawakkal" is often interpreted as a resignation does not mean leaving work and effort that is a means to obtain sustenance. Prophet Muhammad, in a Hadith, really appreciate the "work", as one hadith that reads, "If you "tawakal" to God with true resignation truth, God will give you provision as He gives sustenance to the high flying bird from its nest on morning with an empty stomach and go home in the afternoon with a full stomach. "
The above hadith is actually encouraging people to work or do business, and even have to leave the residence in the morning to make a living, not vice versa resigned silence in place just waiting for the availability of the necessities of life. This is exemplified by the companions of the Prophet Muhammad who trade by land and sea with persistent and tenacious. Their work and try to match the skills and expertise of each.
In several verses in the Qur'an, Allah has guaranteed sustenance in one's life, but will not be obtained unless the work or try to, among others, in Surah Al-Jumu'ah verse 10, it is stated: "If the prayer has been fulfilled, then bertebaranlah in earth and seek the grace of God, and remember God a lot that you prosper. "This shows that Islam calls for a high work ethic to fulfill his desire for his people, not merely by praying. Even to motivate trading activity (business), the Prophet SAW said: "Traders are straight and honest will eventually live with the prophets, siddiqin, and the martyrs." (Tirmidhi).
And in another hadith the Prophet Muhammad stated that: "The most excellent food eaten by a person is the result of his own efforts." (Bukhari)
Islam also teaches that when job opportunities or seek shelter at home (my hometown) is closed, then the people who experience it is recommended migrate (hijrah) to improve the conditions of life for the earth of Allah spacious and His provision is not limited to one place, as the Word of God: "He who emigrate in the way of Allah, they would find a place on this earth moved wide and in abundance ......" (Surah an-Nisa ': 100)
In fact, the hadith of the Prophet SAW said that if a person dies in his adopted would be greatly appreciated. For that, he will be rewarded in heaven equal to the distance between the place of his birth to his death place.
Islamic teachings, very motivated person to work or try, and strongly opposed to begging (begging) to others. Islam does not allow the unemployed and the idler accept charity, but people need to be encouraged to work and search for sustenance is halal as the Prophet Muhammad hadith that reads, "If a person begging treasure to someone else to collect it, she actually begging embers. Should he collect his own property." (Muslim)
Islamic teachings, gave a stern warning in terms of begging, as expressed by Ibn Qayyim, that beg to others is an act of injustice against Rabbul'alamin, the right place to ask, and the beggar right itself. Rabbul'alamin despotic action of the right means to ask, hope, humiliating yourself, and subject to other than Allah. He put something out of place, something not present to the beneficiary, and apply unjust towards monotheism and sincerity.
Apply wrongdoers to ask where it means oppressing people who asked for by request, he confronts the man who asked the tough choice between fulfilling his request or reject it. If the person had complied with his request, it is likely accompanied by resentment. But if not given, the person will feel ashamed. While the prevailing unjust to yourself means insulting yourself a beggar, not subservience to the Creator, degrading themselves, and are willing to bow their heads to their fellow creatures. He sold patience and neglect action to prevent yourself from begging to others.
In alleviating poverty, Islam does not solve the problem by providing material assistance to meet immediate needs, but try to involve the poor to actively overcome difficulties in addition to providing a solution that works. Islam leads the poor to utilize all the potential and directs all its might, no matter how small. Islam forbids someone begging while he has something that can be used to open up employment opportunities that will meet their needs.
Islam teaches, that all efforts to bring sustenance is halal is a noble thing, though sustenance was hard earned rather than begging and begging to others. Islam guiding someone to do the work in accordance with the personality, ability, and environmental conditions, and not let the weak be adrift without a handle.Islamic societies, both the ruler and the people, was asked to mobilize all its potential to eliminate poverty. They should make use of all the wealth, human resources and natural resources, which will increase the production and development of various sources of wealth in general that will impact the people of poverty alleviation.
Muslims asked to join hands to eliminate all defects that can damage the building society. Islamic societies are required to create jobs and open the door to try to (do business). In addition, it also must prepare experts who will handle the job. This is a collective obligation of Muslims. However, the reality in the Islamic community today is very far from the ideals of Islam taught in motivating a person to be successful in life.
Author: Merza Gamal (Islamic Socio-Economic Observer)
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