There are many ways to earn money through business, but the most important thing to consider is whether the business is pure or impure. Is the money earned from this business pure or impure? Is this money being made in a good way or a bad way? We will differenciate between pure and impure business.

The Confusion about Money

People are confused about what to do. Some are confused about how to earn money, while others are confused about how to earn pure money. Today, we will differentiate between these things and tell you how to distinguish between good and bad, halal and haram, and pure and impure. Let discuss about pure and impure business.

Pure Business vs. Impure Business

What is Pure Business?

Earning pure money in the business which is earned in a legal way, with a legal product or legal service, with honesty, with the product or service which does not harm others, by following all laws, and with truth. For example, Salary from a lawful job, Freelancing or consulting etc.

What is Impure Business?

On the other side, impure money in the business which is earned in illegal ways, with illegal products or services, with fraud, by harming others, by not following laws, and by lying. For example, Income from fraud, scams, or corruption and Selling harmful products (drugs, alcohol, etc.)

Comparison Table: Pure Money vs. Impure Money

Pure Money	Impure Money
Earned in a legal way.	Earned in illegal ways.
Earned with honesty.	Earned through fraud.
Does not harm others.	Harms others.
Follow all laws.	Does not follow laws.
Earned with truth.	Earned by lying.

How does it become impure?

When you think about starting your business or providing a service to someone, keep in mind whether you are involved in these things or not. Many people run a halal business and earn pure money, but how do they still make it impure? They deceive people, they cheat in measurements, they sell low-quality products at high prices, and they commit fraud. See what mistakes people make that become the reason for making their money impure and haram.

Biggest Mistakes by New Businesses and New Service Providers That Make Money Impure and Haram

The biggest mistakes by new business and new service providers which makes money impure and haram are following

BUSINESS	SERVICE PROVIDERS
·         Using interest based banks.	·         They lie about their skills and experience.
·         Ignoring ethics and local laws.	·         They show fake previous progress to clients.
·         Involved in haram and impure activities.	·         Taking payments without delivering work.
·         Dishonesty and fraud.	·         Using interest based transactions after work.
·         Selling stolen, fake and illegal products.	·         Supporting illegal and harmful businesses.
·         Selling low quality products at high prices.	·         Avoiding taxes not following legal laws.

There are many more but how can we stay away from these types of services? Here is the story of a man who describes something important to you.

The Story of Ali bin Mabad

There was a man named Ali bin Mabad. He was a Scholar, he used to write hadith, and he lived in a rented house. It was an old mud house.

One day, he was writing hadith, and he needed to dry his pen. For that, he needed some soil. He thought, “The house is made of mud. Why not take a little bit of soil?” Then a thought came to his mind, “The house is rented; I have taken it, but not to take the soil.”

Despite this, he took the soil. He thought, “What will happen by taking just a little bit of soil?” And he completed his work.

 When he slept that night, a person came into his dream and said, “On the Day of Judgment, you will find out what will happen because of this little bit of soil.”

The Lesson from the Story

When I read this, my hair stood on end. This has become a very common issue nowadays. Let me explain how deep a lesson this gives. In this world, we do many such things without permission. We use other people’s belongings. Many times, we cause harm to people. The purpose of mentioning this story here is that people, without thinking, commit such big frauds and lies, and they don’t even realize that they will have to answer for them. You will have to answer for every wrong deed. This world is a test, and you have to die one day.

Real-Life Examples of Unnoticed Wrongs

My grandfather got sick, and I took him to the hospital. The doctor put him on a drip and sent us to a separate room. In that room, it was just me and my grandfather.

After some time, my ears started itching, which sometimes happens normally. I saw a pack of cotton swabs and a scissor there. I picked up a swab and cut a small piece with the scissor to clean my ears.

 After a little while, I remembered the story I had read in a book. And I realized that these things belonged to the hospital, and I had used them without asking and I would have to answer for this. That thing was not mine.

After some time, the doctor came, so I told him that I had used this thing. The doctor said, “No problem.” If I had not told the doctor, then I would have been counted among the thieves who use someone else’s things deceitfully.

The Hidden Impact of Impure Earnings

Remember, an impure business affects many people. If we follow the wrong path, we will not only destroy others and cause them harm but will also end up harming ourselves. Some people do not even realize that they are running their business in an impure way, while others do it knowingly. Some people are only focused on money, and their greed does not allow them to care about anything else. Some intentionally harm others

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There are also those who do not even accept their impure earnings as impure and present many arguments to justify themselves. A person should understand that even if their buyer is unaware of these things, does he forget that the One who created him is watching him at every moment? Every single action is being recorded, and he will have to answer for it. Today, people commit major wrongdoings as if they were minor acts. To cover up one lie, they have to tell a hundred more. They have to keep deceiving people.

That is why, in today’s time, it has become very difficult to differentiate between good and bad, pure and impure, halal and haram. One thing I want to highlight here is that there is still a difference between earning pure and impure money which is not being honest and not focusing on a thing which can’t be ignored. See importance of honesty in religious aspects.

Religious Teachings on Honest Business Practices

All religions in the world teach goodness, speaking the truth, being honest, and always keeping dealings fair and just. Every religion, in its own words and way, stops bad deeds and teaches good things. There is no religion in the world that teaches wrongdoing, except for those who follow Satan. Here, some religious names are given that teach honesty in business and advice against selling harmful and bad things to others.

Comparison Table: Religion and Business Ethics

Religion	Honest Business	Prohibit Harm
Christianity	Encouraged	Discouraged
Islam	Required	Prohibited
Hinduism	Mandated	Restricted
Buddhism	Essential	Forbidden
Sikhism	Required	Prohibited
Judaism	Obligatory	Prohibited
Jainism	Fundamental	Forbidden
Taoism	Recommended	Discouraged
Zoroastrianism	Essential	Prohibited

Every religion in the world prefers business with honesty and prohibits harm.

Benefits of Honesty and Purity in Business and Service Providing

Honesty and purification can help you to achieve long term success in businesses and service providing. See how honesty helps

·         Customers trust you, recommend you to others.

·         You and your brand gain respect.

·         You don’t face any legal issues.

·         Costumer’s trusts increases your sales and orders.

·         Investors reach you.

·         Customer rate increases, and your growth increases.

I have counted some, but there are many more benefits of being honest.

How to Ensure Your Business and service providing are Pure and Halal

These are the simple and easy ways to check your business (running or starting) and service providing to ensure.

For business	For service providing
is it free of  harmful products	Is the service 100% pure and useful to others
It is free of fraud and scams.	Is it legal in government laws
Is it 100% honest and providing quality?	Is it legal in religious laws
is it in demand.	Is the payment method is under law
Is it free of corruption?	Is it free from black market activities
is it free of  betting or gambling.	Is it in demand
is the transactions are interest free.	Is pricing can be adjust honestly
is it legal in the local Government laws.	Is delivering work on time easy for you
Is it legal in your religion?	Do you know about the service you’re providing
Is it free of illegal products?	Do you have experience in it
Is it free of black market products?	Is it free of gambling, betting or promoting them
is the suppliers are trustworthy.	Is it free of promoting bad products

If the answers of these all points are yes, then the business or a service providing you are going to start or give are best.

A Moment of Reflection

This is a moment of reflection. My only main target in this topic was that a person, with all his efforts, may start a halal business, but due to a lack of loyalty, honesty, truthfulness, and trustworthiness, he turns all his halal money into haram and impure. Running a business or providing a service is as easy as writing with mud on mud. But running a business with honesty, truth, and trustworthiness, and fulfilling your service with integrity, is as difficult as writing with water on water.

We should run our business in such a way that it becomes an example for others. Everyone says that there is a lot of money in haram, but we should prove that halal and pure money has blessings and is clean and pure.

Act upon this message yourself and also spread it to others.