Life of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) — Part 3
A Noble Merchant:
Khadija, may Allah be pleased with her, was a merchant of great stature and wealth in Mecca prior to the coming of Islam and even after. She would employ men to trade her goods on her behalf in distant lands. Prior to the announcement of Prophethood and her marriage to the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, she heard of the truthfulness, trustworthy nature and noble character of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him. She proposed that he should trade her goods on her behalf in Syria. The Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, agreed and traded her goods with the utmost sincerity and honesty in Syria and she made a handsome profit from this business venture. This incident is reported in Imam Ibn Kathir’s, The Life of the Prophet, Volume 1, Pages 189–190.
It is important for Muslims to understand that Islam teaches good character in all aspects of one’s life. This event clearly demonstrates the importance of being honest and sincere in all business transactions. In fact, in a Hadith found in Sunan Ibn Majah, number 2146, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, warned that merchants will be raised as immoral people on Judgment Day except those who fear Allah, the Exalted, act righteously and speak the truth.
This Hadith applies to all those who take part in business transactions. It is extremely important to fear Allah, the Exalted, by fulfilling His commands, refraining from His prohibitions and facing destiny with patience. This includes treating others kindly according to the teachings of Islam. In respect to business dealings a Muslim should be honest in their speech by disclosing all the details of the transaction to all who are involved. A Hadith found in Sahih Bukhari, number 2079, warns that when Muslims hide things in financial transactions, such as defects in their goods, it will lead to a loss in blessings.
Acting righteously includes not striving to con others by making them pay excessively for goods. A Muslim should simply treat others how they desire to be treated meaning, with honesty and full disclosure. The same way, a Muslim would not like to be mistreated in financial matters they should not mistreat others.
Those conducting business should always avoid lying as it leads to immorality and immortality leads to Hell. In fact, a person will keep telling and acting on lies until they are recorded as a great liar by Allah, the Exalted. This has been warned in a Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 1971.
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