Convert to Islam – become poor?

December 29, 2009 by ImanK 

There’s more to Islam than praying.  We all know that.  So, why am I posting about money? Isn’t that the root of all evil? 

As a non-Muslim, I used to climb the corporate ladder.  When I converted, I adopted this strange concept that pious people can’t be rich.  And if you have money, you have to look like some poor person that is ready to beg for food.  Hmm, I wonder where I got this concept.

Talk about a limiting belief.

As I learned more about Islam, I realized this concept is so opposite to what Islam says.  Did you know that Uthman (ra), one of the khalifahs, was pretty much a millionaire of his time and that Abu Bakr (ra) was also rich?

And they supported the Islamic community in times of need – because they could. 

Rethinking money in this economic crisis starts with rethinking this limiting belief that plagues the Muslim community today.  I’m a big fan of Rich Dad, Poor Dad, so I was surprised to see him aired on Aljazeera.

Watch this video to find out how:

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4 Responses to “Convert to Islam – become poor?”

  1. Anna S on December 30th, 2009 1:15 am

    I could not agree more with this!
    I believe that this stereotype that the pious should be poor is a remain from our Christian background but again this is a stereotype not the truth.
    My personal experience has shown to me that Muslim people who work hard and make their own fortune or are rich and successful at their areas can be very faithful people and offer to their Faith but at the same time they have a high financial status. The point is not to consider money as god, but praise God alone, and if you are rich even better for you.
    So I grab this chance to say to the young Muslims that are now starting their adult lives
    “Being a pious Muslim is not enough.
    You must have a profession, or a science and an income.
    Practice Islam while trying to make a successful living”

  2. Amir Abdullah on December 31st, 2009 4:12 pm

    Really interesting. I need more info on this kinda stuff.

    Salams.

    P.S.: Happy new year!

  3. ImanK on January 5th, 2010 8:52 pm

    Br. Amir, then you can read the bestseller Rich Dad Poor Dad. That is an amazing start. It will get you thinking.

  4. Amir Abdullah on January 6th, 2010 2:10 am

    Insha Allah, I’ll look it up.
    Jazaki Allahu khayran!

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