List of Haram and halal jobs in Islam: The Arabic word for lawful or permitted in the Quran is “halal,” while the word for illegal or forbidden is “haram.”

There are numerous paths to financial success. Good income is crucial in today’s competitive world for giving life purpose. Through the power of money, people desire to compete with one another.

Increasing your income legally is not a bad thing. But on occasion, it might be really challenging to determine whether our money is lawful or not. Muslims often wonder, “What should we do for selecting a profession?” when looking for a new job or business.

Here, we’ll go over some general guidelines for Haram and Halal jobs opportunities as well as certain obviously haram businesses and jobs we should not do.

Haram and Halal Jobs Basic Rules:

1. Fundamentals of Haram and Halal Jobs

Rules for What does Islam define as a haram business?

a)       You cannot hold any positions in that company if the primary aspect of your work is prohibited by Islam. As an example, you are not permitted to work for any organization that is centered on the sale or promotion of alcohol. since drinking is a serious sin. You therefore cannot apply for any position in that company if the primary activity there is wholly haram.

b)      You can work for a position that does not directly promote or include haram acts if you are going to work for a company that is partially haram (mixed). You may work for that company as long as the principal activity is not prohibited, but you may not hold a position that is directly related to providing haram services. For instance, if a five-star hotel serves alcohol, you wouldn’t work at the bars; instead, you’d be a cook, a receptionist, or a cashier. But the hotel’s main service shouldn’t be for alcoholics.

c)       All other employment that is lawful and compliant with Islamic principles is halal.

2. Fundamental Rules for Haram and Halal Business

1) Any business that adheres to the Shari’ah and Islamic principles is considered to be permissible and Halal. No matter how much or how little money a person makes, it must be halal.

2) Islam forbids and declares as haram all industries, businesses, and professions that do not lead to a free and equitable exchange of commodities and services. For instance, stealing, gambling, and bribes. As a result, Islam forbids engaging in any kind of dishonesty or deceit in commerce. Islam forbids receiving money earned by deceit, fraud, or theft.

1. List of Islamic Jobs and Businesses That Are Haram

Riba (Interest)

Unfair exchanges or fees for borrowing are prohibited by Islamic law, and the Arabic word riba, which means “to enhance” or “to surpass,” is used to describe them. In Islam, whenever someone requests any sort of profit or interest on a loan, this is referred to as riba (interest/sood). Giving loans entails assisting people solely for Allah’s benefit. Therefore, it is forbidden to engage in any kind of work that depends on receiving gifts of money or other items (haram).

“Allah has made interest fruitless and charity fruitful. And Allah does not like any ungrateful evildoer.” [Quran 2, 276].

In Islam, riba is a serious sin. You cannot legalize anything by viewing it from a new perspective. This revenue cannot be made legitimate through indirect means. “So when they took pride in that which they had been forbidden, We said unto them: Be ye apes despised and loathed!” [Quran 7,167].

1. You should stay away from working for any bank that is solely dependent on riba, especially for positions that have a direct impact on riba transactions and teachings.

2. Any enterprise that promotes riba is forbidden by Islam.

3. Anything that generates income for Riba is prohibited by Islamic law.

Also Read: List of Islamic banks in USA

Gambling and Alcoholic

The Arabic word for intoxication, khamr (خمر), is translated as “alcohol intoxication.” In Islam, gambling (quimar/mayser) is prohibited.

“They ask you about wine and gambling. Say, “In them is great sin and [yet, some] benefit for people. But their sin is greater than their benefit.” And they ask you what they should spend. Say, “The excess [beyond needs].” Thus Allah makes clear to you the verses [of revelation] that you might give thought.” [Quran 2,219].

So any occupation involving drugs is forbidden by Islam.

“O you who have believed, indeed, intoxicants, gambling, [sacrificing on] stone alters [to other than Allah], and divining arrows are but defilement from the work of Satan, so avoid it that you may be successful.” [Quran 5,90].

Any business that involves engaging in any activity, such as providing alcohol for sale or consumption, working for an alcohol company, or producing alcohol, is prohibited by Islam. It is forbidden to play the lottery, gamble, or support gambling enterprises.

Corruption and Bribery

Islam is categorically opposed to corruption and bribery.

Narrated Abdullah Ibn Amr Ibn al-‘As: “The Apostle of Allah (peace_be_upon_him) cursed the one who bribes and the one who takes the bribe.” [Sunan Abu Dawud].

“And do not consume one another’s wealth unjustly or send it [in bribery] to the rulers in order that [they might aid] you [to] consume a portion of the wealth of the people in sin, while you know [it is unlawful]” [Quran 2,188].

Pork Industry

Any business or occupation involving the sale, preparation, or service of pork, or working for a hotel or restaurant that serves pork, is prohibited under Islamic law.

“Forbidden for you are dead meat, blood, the flesh of swine, and that on which hath been invoked the name of other than Allah”. [Quran 5,3].

Dance and music

Islam forbids and declares as haram all forms of pornographic media, including dancing, music, and movies. Any forum used to organize movies and music is forbidden. Every participant in the creation of music, dance, and film is engaging in prohibited behavior.

“Indeed successful are the believers those who in their prayer are humble and those who keep themselves aloof from Vain (words and deeds).” (Quran 23,1-3].

Women Self-Disclosure

It is forbidden for women to work in any industry that requires them to display their bodies, such as acting in dramas and movies or in the advertising industry. It is not permitted for men and women to socialize freely.

“Say to the believing women that: they should cast down their glances and guard their private parts (by being chaste) and not display their beauty except what is apparent, and they should place their khumur over their bosoms…” [Quran 24,31].

Idols, statues, and illustrating human beings

Any enterprise involving the production, sale, or marketing of statues or idols is forbidden. Statues and idols are shirkful practices. Selling publications, booklets, and posters that support such prohibited activities is likewise prohibited.

Sharing Prohibited, Offensive, Pornographic, or Shameless Content

This is a broad guideline for what is considered haram, which includes unlawful behaviors in Islam. You must keep an eye on whether or not these actions affect your income.

·Making or disseminating any deceptive or prohibited content or objects

·Any assistance, promotion, or work that is pornographic is completely prohibited under Islamic law.

·Generating and disseminating obscene content

Future Cryptocurrency Trading

Some Muslim scholars claim that trading cryptocurrencies is prohibited since they have no real worth. It has no commercial worth and gives no indication of its source.

“use of Bitcoin posed a risk of fraudulence, lack of understanding, and dishonesty.” Sheikh Shawki Allam – Mufti Of Egypt

Margin trading and futures trading are haram and prohibited.

Also Read: Is Cryptocurrency Halal or Haram in Islam? 

Various other Acts of General Haram

1. Provoking individuals to violence
2. Prostitution
3. Cheating or dishonesty
4. Cheating or dishonesty
5. Encouragement of the rejection of Allah, the Quran, or Prophet Muhammad
6. Consume meat that has not been halal slaughtered.
7. Bullying others

There is even more uncertainty surrounding cryptocurrency trading. Most Islamic scholars agree that trading in cryptocurrencies is permissible, but future trading and similar forms of gambling are prohibited.

2. Islam’s Halal Business and Jobs

A Halal job is any position that does not entail any of the above-mentioned acts.

The Best Five Halal Jobs in Islam for Attaining Jannah are:

1. Da’ee

2. Islamic Scholar or Researcher

3. Islamic Teacher

4. Working in an Islamic organization that carries out activities related to the first three

5. Joining an Islamic Organisation which might not deal with the above activities, but works on worldly education or charity or maybe helping poor Muslims

These were some of the basics of Haram and Halal jobs in Islam. With these guidelines, you can choose the profession that suits the most.

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