Wa-alaikum-as-salaam Alia,

Thanks for the comments. You’re right, we should be careful about what we chase and how we pursue it. We don’t know what the future holds, and anything we acquire in this life is only temporary. Like you said, it’s all about balance and moderation.

Farhan

Wa-alaikum-as-salaam Kashifa,

I’m glad you found this beneficial. I believe everything happens for a reason. I hope that Allah [swt] will give you something better than what you are leaving behind, insha’Allah.

Farhan

As-salaam-alaikum Samina,

I’m glad you found this beneficial. Hopefully part 2 of this article will provide you with tips that may help in your situation. You can also check out my book, Open the Door to a Wealthier Life, for tips on money management.

I hope things get better for you soon, insha’Allah. All the best.

Farhan

Wa-alaikum-as-salaam Zaara,

JazakAllahKhair for the kind words. :)

Farhan

Wa-alaikum-as-salaam Tanaaz,

Sorry to hear about your troubles. I don’t want you to think that there is no barakah in the money, as Allah [swt] tests people in different ways. Without knowing much about your situation, I would recommend continued dua (preferably in tahajjud) with full confidence that your prayers will be answered, and giving some sadaqa. Hang in there. Insha’Allah things will get better soon.

Farhan

Wa-alaikum-as-salaam,

If you have a specific question or comment regarding this article, feel free to post here. If you have a general question, you can contact the Productive Muslim crew using the following link:

https://productivemuslim.com/contact-us/

Hope this helps. :)

Wa-alaikum-as-salaam Afza,

Thanks for your comment. It can seem difficult to avoid riba in today’s economy, but it is very possible and something we should strive for. First and foremost, we should have the right intentions and make dua to Allah [swt] to help us earn halal income and avoid interest.

By managing our money properly, insha’Allah we can avoid any reason to take out a loan or rely on credit cards. Even when it comes to college tuition, there are Islamic scholarships available and budget plans that some schools offer. This can help us avoid paying interest. Now, when it comes to earning money, we should avoid savings accounts, bonds, and other forms of investment that entail interest.

Insha’Allah in part 2 of this article, we will get into practical tips of money management. I also cover this topic in much more depth in my book.