Guidelines for a Muslim Businessman
I will as a MUSLIM BUSINESSMAN, Insha-Allah, behave Islamically towards:
My Creator:
- My intention for business will not be merely to enrich myself but to earn Halaal and spend in the right path
- I will regard it as a compulsory duty to learn all the Islamic rules and laws regarding business from the Ulama.
- I will then always conduct my business according to the Laws of Shari’ah.
- I will spend my resources wisely, always maintaining appropriate reserves for difficult times.
My Customers:
- My primary responsibility is to provide the best quality product to those who come to my business.
- I will receive my customers politely and treat them with respect and dignity.
- I will work to cut my overhead costs in order to charge reasonable prices.
- I will process all transactions speedily and without errors.
- I will not misrepresent my products or services to any customer at all
- I will gladly accept to refund a dissatisfied customer
My Suppliers and Distributors:
- I will work with my suppliers and distributors to maintain consistency in quality and service.
- I will ensure that they make a fair profit.
My Employees:
- All my employees will work in safe and clean conditions.
- They will receive fair and adequate compensation.
- They will have ample opportunities to develop their skills.
- They will feel free to make suggestions, or complaints.
- I will safeguard their rights and respect their dignity at all times.
- I will clearly communicate to all employees what is expected of them.
- I will compensate my employees equitably.
- I will allow them reasonable time to fulfill their religious obligations, especially Salaah & Hajj.
My Competitors:
- I will not engage in monopolistic behavior and preclude others from competing with me.
- I will compete fairly without engaging in un-Islamic tactics.
- I will not be envious or malicious towards my competitors in anyway.
My Community:
- I will support the community I live in as well as the world-wide Ummah.
- I will be a good citizen, by contributing to the welfare of the needy and the destitute in society.
Source: Abdulmateen.com
Courtesy: www.everymuslim.co.za
