How fo prosper Islamic wavy.Preface Once a person said to Hazrat Abdullah bin Abbas (r.a) that I want to preach people and spread message of God. Hazrat Abdullah bin Abbas (r.a) said, "Have you perfected yourself?" The person said, "Yes, I hope so." Hazrat Abdullah bin Abbas (r.a) said, "If you don't become eligible to be cursed by these three verses, then of-course you can preach to people." First verse say, "Why you forget yourself and only preach to others?" aly duran 2:44) Second verse says, "Why you say such things which you yourself don't do it.” (Holy Quran 61:3) Third verse says, "Hazrat Shoeb (t.a) said, 1 don't wish to do the same wrong thing, which Iam prohibiting you." (Holy duran 21:88) (That means first a person has to purify himself, Then only he can call others for purification.) Then Hazrat Abdullah bin Abbas (r.a) said, "If you have perfected yourself, and these three verses are not for you, then go ahead and spread the words of God and His prophet to people.” (Khulegal Muslim, Safeena-e-Nijaat-207) As per these three verses, I the author of this book has not perfected myself to such a state that I can preach anyone. I myself need to follow perfectly the commandments of God and His prophet (£45) in my life. I am still learning. Iam a student and not scholar. This book is basically collection of articles for myself, and for my children and for coming generation. May God bless me wisdom and ability to follow His commandments perfectly In these collection of articles, I have collected jewels from divine treasure of Holy Quran and Hadees shareef, and I am presenting it in book form to you, so that we all can try and do our best to followit. This book is will be sent to European and American colleges and universities to present them a positive picture of Islam. And they are more familiar with the name God as compare to Allah Subhanahu wa ta'ala. Hence we are using word ‘God’ in place of ‘Allah’ (swt). But I agree that ‘Allah’ is the right name for'God’. I thank Maulana Fasuhuddin for his kind help in searching verses of holy Quran. Akbar Malik for arranging books of Hadees shareef and Dr. Zahid Ahmed for helping me in typing and setting this book. May Allah bless them in both the worlds. In this book I have concentrated mainly on financial prosperity through right means. If you get benefitted from this book then please do remember me in your supplication (Dua). With kind regards. Your friend QS. Khan Email: hydelect@vsnl.com1, SECTION-I. INTRODUCTION OF WEALTH -~ 06-22 1.1 Whatiswealth? o7 1.2 Whyshouldweearnmoney? 08 1.3 Howshouldweearnmoney? " 1.4 Whatshouldbeourbusinessprinciples? - 4 2, SECTION-II, FIRSTLAWOF SUCCESS — ~ 23-32 Improve thinking 2.1 Howtoimprove ourway of thinking? 24 2.2 Howtodefrost? 29 2.3. Islamic Auto-suggestion. a4 3, SECTION-IIl, SECONDLAWOF SUCCESS. 33-50 Improve your administrative and leadership abi 3.1. Importance of Business Management, - (Principle of organisation (Example of IBM company). 3.3. Principle of organisationas perIsiam, 3.4 LabourLawsasper'siam. 38 3.5 Leadership styleandadministrativetechniques. ~ 40 3.6 Leadership Style of Prophet Muhammad. ~ a 3.7 A golden example ofleadership styl. 44 3.8 Whatisexpectedfromfollower. ~ 46 3.9 In-builtdrawback of human nature, aT 3.10 Howtoincreaseefficacyof subordinates — 50 4, SECTION.V. SELF-IMPROVEMENT - 51-81 Features required for an effective leadership. 4.1 ImportanceofbestCharacter, ~ 52 42 Importance SoftNature 54. 43 NeverCondemn 55. 4.4 HowtoCriticise? 56 45 Appreciation andgratefulness. ~ 5746 47 48 49 4.10 4a 4.12 4.13 414 4.15 4.16 4aT 4.18 4.19 5.SECTION-V. THIRDLAWOF SUCCESS — How to express Displeasure. Eagerness forimprovement Howto motivate for correction of mistakes? ‘Toget accepted smile andhave cheerfulnature. ‘Some cheerful moments inlife of Prophet Muhammad. Pronounce correctnames of people. Walk middle path. Greet people. Persistent, Patience, Acceptit, even ifyoudon'tbelieve it. Useful advices from great conquerors of world Don'tmiss golden opportunities. Fittestwill flourish, Improve spiritually to prosper. 54 52 53 54 55 56 87 58 6, SECTIONVI.FEWIMPORTANTTOPICS — Isitpossible tobe Pious and Prosperous ata time? Bean early Bird, — ‘Company ofblessed people Cleanliness ~ Donation. Prayer. « WhentotrustGod? — How to get charged? — RELATED TOWEALTH 6.1 Factorsreducing prosperity, 6.2 WhyMuslimsare poor? —- 6.3 Howtogetoutofdebttrap? 64 Spiritual drawbacks of Wealth. 6.5 ToGod human beingare more important than wealth 6.6 Howtobecome beloved of God. 6.7 Fewverseswhich can reduce your worries. 6.7 Howtoremain happy inl, 58 59 61 64 66 6 1 72 74 76 79 80 81 82-105 83 85 87 89 1 95 102 103 106-137 107 112 118 123 128 131 133 135SECTION - IV Self-Improvement Feature required for an effective leadership We can not always control people by force or authority. To control them effectively we have to become their beloved and effective leader. Hence we will study what character we should develop in our-self to become a effective and beloved leader of our sub-ordinates and workers In this section we will study: 1 Importance of best character. 2, Importance of soft nature. 3. Should we condemn anyone? 4, Howto criticise? 5 Importance of appreciation and gratefulness. 6 Importance of right action at right time. 7. Eagerness for improvement. 8 How to motivate for correction of mistakes? 9, To get accepted smile and have cheerful nature. 10. Some cheerful moments in life of Prophet Muhammad 2%. 11, Pronounce correctnames of people. 12. Walkmiddle path, 13. Greetpeople 14. Importance of Persistent. 15. Importance of Patience. 16. Acceptthe fact, evenifyoudon'tbelieveit. 17. Usefuladvices from great conquerors of world 18. Importance ofgood health. From whom we should learn these features and knowledge? + Holy Quran says, “In fact prophet of God Hazrat Muhammad (40) is an ideal example for you." (Holy Quran 33:21) Hence letus study these features and knowledge from to prophet Muhammad. 51Chapter No. 4.1 Importance of Best Character ‘© As per Hazrat Imam Malik (ra), Hazrat Muhammad (#45) said, “God has appointed me prophet to teach best character to world.” (st) That means basic teaching of Islam is to have best character. After death of Hazrat Muhammad. his ‘companion traveled to far-off places, such as China, India, Africa, Indonesia etc. for spreading message ff God. And it was their noble character, which impressed the new world, and made them follower of am, ‘+ Having best character is most important for having success in business, as well as to eam paradise. Let us study one by one various aspects of noble character, or which feature should we develop in ‘ourself to have noble character. ‘Advantage of noble character: + God says in holy Quran: “Whoever will do the noble deed (Nek Aamaal), whether male or female and believe in me also, then we will keep them in this world with pious and comfortable life and after death ive them the best return oftheirnoble deed.” (detyacenne) Hence noble deed is main reason for pious and comfortable life. And without nable character, noble deed is not possible. Hence noble character is compulsory fr long term prosperity. ‘+ As per Hazrat Abu Darda(sa), Prophet Muhammad (2%) said, “On the day of judgment the most precious deed of Muslim will be his noble character. God does not like to those who talk vulgar and abusive.” nia Haeese abis9 ‘+ Tt is narrated by Tone Abbas (ca) that, Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) said, “Shall tell you about those who will not be punished in hell? They are friendly, harmless, easy going (considerate), and soft spoken people. iin) aderena.n6t © AS per Hazrat Abu-Hurairah (Ga), People asked Hazrat Muhammad 2%. that because of what people will go to hell? Prophet (pbuh) said, “Mouth (talking) and sex organ (infildity) .” Then people asked, what will take maximum people to heaven? Prophet 25s. replied, “Fearing God and noble character." nis taeee abet) Tt is narrated by Hazrat Jabir bin Abdullah that, Hazrat Muhammad ##©- said, “On the day of Judgement closest to me and beloved to me will be ‘those wha had excellent character. And Thate to those, and they willbe kept away from me, who talk too much and talk by twisting tongue (talks arrogantly with style and with acting to “impress. i dea, age 2 + Prophet Muhammad x said, “The deed which will, fear you heaven is your remembrance of God and good deeds (good character). cumin) tadersatai66 ‘Whatwill happen if you don’t have noble character? © AS per Hazrat Haaris bin Wahab (ra), Hazrat Muhammad #5. said, “Hot-temper person, and man with bad character will never enterin heaven. (Abs Dawood, Benagee] Manta Abwab-1048, Prophet Muhammad 0. said lie leads to sin, sin leads to hell. mst, uta) Zate Rens paged * God says in holy Quran, "Do not ignore (repel) people, do not walk proudly, as God do not like the arrogant and proudy.” iayauar 36) It is narrated by Tbne Masood that, prophet Muhammad #2 said, those who taunt, abuse and speak vulgar are not Muslim, (es) Rt, pg + Ttis narrated by Hazrat Anas (r.2) that, once Hazrat Muhammad 6 sai, “I swear by God, @ person can not be a perfect Muslim (Momin) unless he select same thing for others which he prefers for him self.” (ocho mats) eth Hed) Whatis noble character? © Prophet Muhammad .*#- said, “Noble character is noble deed. (tin) ade abv 265 From whom should we learn about noble character? God says in holy Quran, “Oh Muhammad! (2%) No doubt, you have the best character.” (oy uan-68:6) "Oh Muhammad .##, your nature is soft and sweet, ‘that is why your companion don't desert you" (Heiter 59) © Ummul momeneen Hazrat Aisha (ca) said, “The 52character of Prophet Muhammad .2#5- was holy Quran. That means his behavior was exactly as per the noble character prescribed by holy Quran.” (tn ae aha © Hazrat Ayaz bin Hammar (ca) says that, Prophet Muhammad #0. said, “God has ordered me to exhibit courtesy and humbleness (No proud), so that my follower also do not adapt or exhibit, arrogance, and Cruelty.” (sin) Heese mass © AS per Hazrat Thne Abbas(r.a), Hazrat Muhammad (:##=.) said, “Best among you are those who are best for their wives. And I am best among you for my wives.” sea 2c tah 2 ‘+ It is narrated by Ibne Abbas (ca) that, Prophet Muhammad ss said to Hazrat Ashja Abdul Qees2, that you have two features in you, and both the features are admired by God, and His prophet. These ‘wo features are tolerance (burdbari, endurance, patience) an gravity (peaceful posture) Mataanat) ‘+ Hazrat Abdullah bin Umro bin Aas (fa) says that, Prophet Muhammad 240. was neither eccentric (perish, fretful, proud, haughty), nor use to talk abusive. And Prophet Muhammad st said, “The best among you is that person whose character is Dest”huin2geta-a79 How to recognise sin? + “Tt is narrated by Hazrat Nawas bin Samaan (ra), that Prophet Muhammad said, Good deed (Neki) {is good behavior (Husn-e-Akhlag), and sin is that act Which is not accepted by your conscious, and you don't ike that people should know about it (your act)” (hatin Hane tab? Best Deeds: ‘© Narrated Ibn Umar (fa): The Prophet Muhammad (.2%0.) said, "While three persons were walking, rain began to fall and they had to enter a cave in a mountain. A big rock rolled over and blocked the ‘mouth of the cave. They said to each other, ‘plead God with the best deed you have performed (so God ‘ight remove the rock)’. One of them said, ‘0 God! My parents were old and I used to go out for grazing (my animals). On my return I would milk (the animals) and take the milk in a vessel to my parents to drink After they had drunk from it, I would give it to my children, family and wife, One day I was delayed and fon my return I found my parents sleeping, and I disliked to wake them up. The children were erying at in feet (because of hunger, but Idid not gave them). That state of affairs continued till it was dawn. God! If You regard that I did it for Your sake, then please remove this rock so that we may see the sky. 'So, the rock was moved a bit. The second said, 0 God! You knaw that I was in love with a cousin of mine, like the deepest love a man may have for a woman, and she told me that I would not get my desire fulfilled unless T paid her one-hundred Dinars (gold pieces). So, I struggled fort tll gathered the desired amount, and when Isat in between her legs, she told me to be afraid of God, and asked me not to deflower her except rightfully (by marriage). So, T got up and left her. 0 God! If You regard that I did if for Your sake, kindly remove this rock’ So, two- ‘thirds of the rock was removed. Then the third man said, ‘0 God! No doubt You know that once T employed a worker for one Farag (three Sa's or wage in form of good grain) of millet, and when I wanted ‘to pay him, he refused to take it, so I sowed it and from its yield T bought cows and a shepherd. After time that man came and demanded his maney. I said ‘to him: Go to those cows and the shepherd and take ‘them, as they are for you. He asked me whether Iwas joking with him, I told him that T was not joking with him, and al that belonged to him. 0 God! If You regard that I did it sincerely for Your sake, then please remove the rock.’ So, the rock was removed completely from the mouth of the cave. (And they were fee.)"(Bukha BookN 34, Hadith No, 38) By this Hades we learn that, best character and noble deed not only increase our prosperity, but saves our life too. Be a true Muslim ‘+ As per Hazrat Abu-Shareeh Al-Khazai, (ra), prophet Muhammad 0. said, 'T swear by God, that person is not a Muslim." And when prophet Muhammad (32+) repeated this sentence for three times, then we Got tensed and asked him, “Oh messenger of God! who is not 2 Mustim2" Prophet Muhammad. said, "That person don't believe in God, who troubles his neighbours." (Ssleenseniaae1i8) ‘= The messenger of God, prophet Muhammad (:##=) said, “The whole of mankind isthe family of God, and amongst His (Gods) family is dearest t Him, who does good to others (to mankind). (shia) 53Chapter No. 4.2 Importance of Soft Nature God says in holy Quran, “Oh Moosa (a.s)! T have made you for my mission (to convey my commandments). So you and your brother (Haroon) take my signs (miracles to convince people that you ate prophet), and do not have laziness in my prayer. Both of you go to Feraoon. AS he has became rebelious. Talk to him softly so that he may consider (your right teachings) and fear God. (ty an 200-6) (Oh Muhammad! By grace of God, your nature is soft. If you would had tough nature, they (your companions) might have deserted you. So forgive them, and seek blessing (forgivence) for them, and consult them for your missions. And when you firmly decide some thing then, have faith in God (for its completion), God loves to those who betieve in Him: Hy an 59 Hazrat Maaz bin Jabal (r.a) was appointed as governor of Yemen by Hazrat Muhammad. While going to Yemen, Hazrat Maaz bin Jabal (r.a) says, Hazrat Muhammad s- accompanied me for some distance, and while holding my hand he advised me: Avoid dis-obeying God, ‘Always speak truth. Fulfil your promises Do not forfeit others property. Have mercy on orphan. Take care of neighbor. Have control on anger. ‘Always supportleader (ruler) ‘Always greet people and talk softly. (Gegee ade fan85 AAs per Hazrat Zareer bin Abdullah (r.a), Hazrat Muhammad st. said, “Those who don't have mercy for common people, God also don't have mercy for Such (mercies) person.” (tt Hazrat Abu Hurarah (ra) says, Hezrat Nuhammad (2) said, “The mercy and affection (love) is removed from heart of only unlucky people." med, Its narrated by Hazrat abdullah bin Umar (t.2) that, Hazrat Muhammad #2. said, “Those who treat people with mercy and love are blessed by God. So have mercy on residents of the earth. Then that who isinthe sky (God) will have mercy on you.” {Abu Dood, arash Abwab036 It is narrated by Hazrat Abdullah bin Masood (r.a) that, Hazrat Muhammad #9. said, “Shall I tell you about those people to whom fire will nat burn Fire will not bum to all those people who had cool temper (Narm Mizaaj), soft nature (Narm Tabiyat), closer to comman people (people like and mixes with him), and who talk softly (Narm Khoo). (Wd Tn) Matti Abe 327 ‘As per Hazrat Aisha (7a), Hazrat Muhammad (954) said, “If God has allotted softness toa person, then (indeed) he received his portion (share) of eternal blessing (or eternal success). And ifa person has not ‘been given his portion of softness in nature, then indeed he lost his share in eternal success. (Shen Meth Ai ‘As per Hazrat Abu-Hurairah (1.2), Hazrat Muhammad. (£%5) said, "A momin (pious Muslim) isa gentlemen ‘and un-cunny. While a person with bad deed will be ‘always mean and cunny (crook or cheater). (ah= ed Tin ba Damme rabhAbeab 48 tis narrated by Hazrat Makhool (r.a), that Hazrat Muhammad <%=. said, Believer of God are cool tempered and with soft natured, and are like an ‘obedient camel, which if pulled then come to you, and if asked to sit on stone then will sit on stone (He does follow you even ifitis difficult for him). Hazrat Umar bin Haaris (r.a) said that, Hazrat Muhammad -% said, “More the light work , you take from your worker, more the blessing will be recorded in your account of record. aby) aetah.26 ‘As per Hazrat Aisha (.a), Hazrat Muhammad (#94) said, “If God wishes to bless a family, then he put softness among them. And if God want to punishes a family, then He removes softness between them.” (dete) Moti ws 16 54Chapter No. 4.3 Never Condemn As per psychology, basic nature of human being is that, he always consider himself to be greater, better, correct, respected, talented and superior etc. etc, then opposite person or all other people, Hence when we condemn or defeat or humiliate or scold anyone, indirectly we challenge his superiority, greatness, correctness, his self-respect and talent In such condition, even if the targeted person is wrong then also his self-respect and ego gets hurt. ‘And instead of accepting mistake he rebels or become adamant or defensive, And instead of correcting his fault he either advocate it, or firmly commit it again. Hence as per science of psychology as well as, as per religion no one should be humiliated, scolded, condemned, or defeated in argument in public or in front of others. In privacy if his mistake is pointed out to him logically and in constructive manner, or he is motivated for corrections, then results willbe more encouraging. The reference from holy Quran and Hadees shareef uihich proves that condemning is not good, are as fallow: God says in holy Quran, “God loves to such people viho do good deeds, and who contra their anger, and forgive people” hey uran 136) “0 Those who believe! No nation should make fun of other nation. It may be possible that they are better than you. Women should nat make fun of other women. It may be possible that the other women may be better than the fist one. Do not blame each other, nether cal each other with bad name. After believing in God, calling (each other) with bad rrame is asin, and those are wrong doers who do nat repent (after committing such sin)” hay ua, 4:33) Hazrat Anas (-) says, “served prophet Muhammad 1s. for 10 year. In this period prophet Muhammad “2s. never condemned me, nor spoke ward of hatred. If I made a mistake he never cross questioned me. If didnot done a wark which was my responsibility then he never asked me that why 1 did not fulfilled my duty” (thar Musi) 2d ab324) Tt is narrated by Hazrat Abu-Hurarah (F.a) that, prophet Muhammad #6. sad, “Tra person protect the dignity of other person, then on judgement day God will protect the dignity of first person (and wil Save him from getting humiliated infront of whole word.) (Musi) 2desuar-22e Hazrat Aisha (ca) says, once Hazrat Muhamma at Aisha (ra) says, once H 15 (.##2) suddenly arrived when my father Hazrat Abu- Bakr (a) was scolding and cursing his slaves. When Hazrat Muhammad 6. heard it, he said: “Oh such @ truthful man (siddique) and scolding and cursing? T ‘swear by God that the person who is awarded title of “tyuthfulsman” (siddigue) ean not scald and curse.” Hazrat Abu- Bakr (r.a) repented and freed those slaves, Later on he went to Hazrat Muhammad (%:) land expressed his apology and promised that he will, not do itagain. (wishes) ZdeRoh-299 7. As per Hazrat Abu-Bakr (ra), Hazrat Muhammad (£#) said, “That person will not enter in heaven Who misuses hhis authority and power (for slaves, workers, and subordinates)” Then people reminded prophet 2. that he (prophet s#¥:)has said earlier that in this nation (present era) there will be more “orphans and slaves as compare to ancient era. (That means when there are more slaves, orphans and workers, then how can we treat so many people nicely?) Then Hazrat Muhammad #5. confirmed his earlier statement and said, “Then also you (must) treat them as you treat to your own children, and feed them same food what you consume yourself.” (Ahmed Tore Masa Tima) Zd-e-Rab-76 ‘+ Hazrat Abdullah bin Umro bin Aas (ra) says prophet Muhammad - was neither hot tempered nor abusive (never spoke rough language or condemned anyone). (Bukhari Musin ade Rab 33 ‘+ In old days saffron was used as perfume. But while using it yellow patches of saffron colour used to prominently appear on clath. Wearing gold articles ‘and saffran colour is prohibited in islam for man but allowed to women, ‘Once a person came to meeting of prophet Muhammad #% wearing cloth of yellow colour prophet Muhammad ¢%=- did not said anything to him. But after he left the meeting prophet Muhammad .#%- said to his companion that you should have corrected him (fb Dad page 76.Tish pe 27) Explanation:- If prophet Muhammad SH. himself corrected him, he might have fet humiliation. Buti any of his friend pin pointed his mistake in friendly way then his feetings may not get hurt. ‘Summery: From business point of view as well as, as per religion no one should be humiliated by scolding, defeating in argument, calling by bad name, abusing etcete. veerrre