Islam has laid out clear guidelines for income generation by explicitly mentioning what is permissible and what must be avoided. Here are 9 haram income sources a Muslim should be aware of in order to live a life prescribed by God.
- Bribery and consuming other people's money unjustly (corruption) - [Surah Al Baqarah verse number 188]
- Making and selling of idols - [Surah Al Maida verse number 90]
- Intoxicants (wine making, its selling and shipping included) - [Surah Al Maida verse number 90]
- Stealing/theft - [Surah Al Maida verse number 38]
- Giving less than due when measuring and selling - [Surah Al Mutaffifin verses 1-3]
- Consuming orphans' wealth/properties/money - [Surah Al Nisa verse 2]
- Gambling (betting) - [Al Maida verse 90]
- Businesses/services that promote nudity and immorality - [Surah Nur verse 19]
- Income from interest and usury (riba) - [Al Baqarah verse number 275]
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