Professional Ethics

A Muslim's integrity in business and work is a form of Dawah and an act of worship.

Introduction

The Prophet (ﷺ) said: "The truthful and trustworthy merchant will be with the Prophets, the truthful, and the martyrs on the Day of Judgment." (Tirmidhi).

Excellence (Ihsan) at Work

Whatever job we do, we should do it with perfection. We should be the most reliable, honest, and ethical people in our workplaces.

Fair Dealing

This includes fair wages for employees, honesty in sales, and transparency in contracts. Deception in business is strictly forbidden.

"He who deceives us is not one of us."

The Prophet (ﷺ)

Modern Applications

Be strictly honest about your billable hours and work effort.
Treat colleagues with dignity and avoid office politics and gossip.
Maintain the highest standards of quality in your deliverables.

Critical Reflection

Would my colleagues recognize me as a Muslim by my ethics at work?
Am I honest about my mistakes in the workplace?
Do I treat my sub-ordinates with the same respect I show my superiors?

Weekly Protocol

Steps to learn this lesson.

1Set an intention today to perform your work duties with absolute "Ihsan" (excellence).

2If you owe someone a task or a response for work, do it today with high quality.

3Read and reflect on the ethics of the Sahaba who were successful businessmen like Abdur Rahman ibn Awf (ra).

Internalize the knowledge to progress