Mastery and proficiency: the worker should do his best to perform his work properly
Sincerity: when the worker intends his work for the sake of Allah to please Him and win his paradise
Legitimate effort intended for the sake of Allah, aimed at earning an income and contributing to the development and prosperity of one’s society and homeland
Working gives a person psychological needs such as self-esteem and respect
There is much wisdom behind working
Duties of a worker
To keep the properties of the employer safe, maintain them and protect them from damage
To perform the work according to agreed conditions
Working provides necessary material needs for individuals and their families such as food, clothes, shelter, etc.
Working enables a person to avoid the humility of begging
Legitimacy: the work should not violate the sharia of Allah
Knowledge: the worker must be knowledgeable about the essentials of his work so that he performs it perfectly
Our prophet worked in a trade and Dawood worked as a smith who made battleshields
Rights of a worker
Working hours need to be specified along with the appropriate wage depending on the abilities and talents of the worker
Paying the worker’s wageimmediately without delay
Respecting the worker and respecting his human dignity