Is it permissible for a student of knowledge to work in trade while seeking knowledge?
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Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. He says: With the praise of Allah, I am a righteous young man seeking knowledge. At the same time, I need money for marriage and to keep my hands from asking people. I took a commercial path for a certain project. Is this greed and servitude to money?
Answer:
You are commanded to seek sustenance. This matter is commanded; seeking sustenance is commanded. So it is a provision from Allah, so worship Him. Attach your heart to Allah and seek sustenance; do not attach your heart to people. Yes.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. He says: With the praise of Allah, I am a righteous young man seeking knowledge. At the same time, I need money for marriage and to keep my hands from asking people. I took a commercial path for a certain project. Is this greed and servitude to money?
Answer:
You are commanded to seek sustenance. This matter is commanded; seeking sustenance is commanded. So it is a provision from Allah, so worship Him. Attach your heart to Allah and seek sustenance; do not attach your heart to people. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [244 /641] هل يجوز لطالب العلم أن يعمل في التجارة ويطلب العلم؟ الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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