Every human is well acquainted with the need to earn a living. However, we as Muslims need to perceive and emulate the norms, ethics and scruples laid down by the Shari ah pertaining to this integral aspect of our lives. Allah Ta ala, while enumerating various forms of His favours upon man, says, We have made the day for gaining a livelihood.
Modern economists describe man as an economic man.
In Islam, man remains at all times a slave of Allah with the aim of striving to achieve the pleasure of Allah Ta ala in all aspects of his life. He considers the various resources available to him as gifts from Allah which have been conveyed to him as a trust. Hence he endeavours to acquire and utilise these gifts in a disciplined manner as emphasised in the Qur an and Sunnah. Out of ten portions of livelihood nine are in trade. These verses do not only cover short weight or measure but condemn the very nature of injustice.