Explaining the importance of independent work and the harms of a salaried job?
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The Shaykh : And turning specifically to seeking knowledge derived from the Book and the Sunnah, and what our righteous predecessors were upon, and that we intend thereby the Face of Allah. The first reason is that, in most cases, he does not assist himself in obeying Allah (Mighty and Majestic) to the extent that he assists in fulfilling the desires of the rulers. Would that they ruled by what Allah has revealed. Second, he is not free and independent to do what he wants, when he wants, and as he pleases, and so on. So I consider the employee a slave. Therefore, you will find that most employees flatter the rulers and follow their lead, especially since the rulers, or rather the governments, in this age change from time to time. You will find that the salaried employees fit the description of a Syrian proverb, which I think goes: "Everyone who married my mother is my uncle." For this reason, we advise the Muslim to engage in independent work. I say this based on my long and extensive experience; had not Allah (Mighty and Majestic) made independent work available to me, I might have been in a situation I would not envy. So fear Allah as much as you are able.
The questioner : May Allah bless you, my Shaykh. This has been the case for a long time. If one leaves work... it is planned for.
The Shaykh : Yes, that is it.
The questioner : But during this period... three years, two years, the financial situation does not allow it, but this is by the permission of Allah the Exalted.
The Shaykh : In any case, this is between you and your Lord.
The questioner : May Allah bless you. May Allah reward you with good, our Shaykh.
The Shaykh : And to you.
The questioner : My brother Abu 'Abd al-Rahman asks about Shaykh Muhammad.Eid Abbasi : How is his health and how is his memory, I mean.
The Shaykh : Yes, what Allah willed.
The questioner : He says, what Allah willed, a man whose energy and memory are...
The questioner : ... .
The Shaykh: Go ahead.
The questioner : May Allah bless you, my Shaykh. This has been the case for a long time. If one leaves work... it is planned for.
The Shaykh : Yes, that is it.
The questioner : But during this period... three years, two years, the financial situation does not allow it, but this is by the permission of Allah the Exalted.
The Shaykh : In any case, this is between you and your Lord.
The questioner : May Allah bless you. May Allah reward you with good, our Shaykh.
The Shaykh : And to you.
The questioner : My brother Abu 'Abd al-Rahman asks about Shaykh Muhammad.Eid Abbasi : How is his health and how is his memory, I mean.
The Shaykh : Yes, what Allah willed.
The questioner : He says, what Allah willed, a man whose energy and memory are...
The questioner : ... .
The Shaykh: Go ahead.
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