Status: to be checked — The Arabic wording below is the famous, widely quoted wording. The exact reference (volume and Hadith number) in the five source books must be verified before use.
Said by: The Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW)
Arabic (عربی):
طَلَبُ الْحَلَالِ فَرِيضَةٌ عَلَى كُلِّ مُسْلِمٍ وَمُسْلِمَةٍ
English translation:
"Seeking a lawful livelihood is a duty upon every Muslim man and woman."
Reference: [reference — to be verified]
💡 Explanation: Earning honestly is not optional — it is a duty like the other duties of Islam. A Muslim must work, earn, and feed their family from lawful sources.
💡 Remember:
Earning honestly is not optional — it is a duty like the other duties of Islam.