Islamic doctrine and its impact on work and increasing production

Abstract

This article aims to clarify the Islamic doctrine related to work and increasing production. Section 1 addresses the importance, objectives and components of work and production in Islam. Section 2 discusses the relationship between work and production. Section 3 deals with the impact of faith on work and production. The study employs the descriptive analytical approach, revealing that Islamic doctrine of work and production are closely connected. Work and increasing production depend heavily on trust in Allah and doing what is required.  The study concludes that Islamic nation possesses the components of its civilization, strength and prestige only through work and production. It also possesses its own decision and independence, depending on that. A true Muslim worker never stops, stumbles or surrenders to despair or failure. Rather he works hard to earn his and his dependents’ living, never looks at what is in others’ hands. Anyone attaching poverty and backwardness to Islam is a liar; the Holy Qur’an and Sunna are full of statements and examples of urging and encouraging Muslims to work hard and earn their honorable living, but also to excel in all aspects of life.