Islamic Lessons on Financial Self-Sufficiency

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In this video, we talk about the importance of financial self-sufficiency, emphasizing the need for individuals to provide for themselves and their families rather than relying on others.

The discussion includes reflections on the value of work to preserve dignity and avoid the pitfalls of dependency. The video encourages viewers to adopt a productive / Upper Hand mindset, build skills, and contribute positively to their communities and wider economy, guided by Islamic principles.

References used in the video:

“Man by nature needs something to feed him and to provide for him in all the conditions and stages of his life.” - Ibn Khaldun, Muqaddimah

"It is better for anyone of you to carry a bundle of wood on his back and sell it than to beg of someone whether he gives him or refuses."
[Al-Bukhari and Muslim].

"The upper hand is better than the lower hand; the upper hand is that which gives and the lower hand is that which asks." (Sunan an-Nasa'i)

"The person would continue begging from people till he would come on the Day of Resurrection and there would be no flesh on his face." (Sahih Muslim)

“How excellent lawful wealth is in the hands of a righteous person!” (al-Adab al-Mufrad)

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***Small Correction: In the video, I said that the Prophet (SWS) was leaving Medina and going to Makkah, but I meant the other way around—leaving Makkah and going to Medina. It was a slip of the tongue. This just shows that even after editors review, mistakes can still happen.