Unmodern Aspects of Islam (34): Greed as Growth

 

Unmodern Aspects of Islam

Did you know that the richest 1% of people today own more wealth than the bottom 50% of humanity combined? Modern economies glorify endless profit—no matter the cost to people, families, or the planet. Growth is measured in numbers, not in well-being.

But greed never satisfies. The more we chase, the more we feel deprived. Societies built on profit obsession produce inequality, stress, and corruption. Wealth increases, but blessings vanish.

The Prophet ﷺ said: 

“Wealth is not in having many possessions, but true wealth is the richness of the soul.” (Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī, 6446; Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim, 1051) 

Real prosperity isn’t about how much you own—it’s about barakah: divine blessing that makes even little feel abundant.

The early Muslims sought barakah, not greed. They traded with honesty, shared what they earned, and gave in charity generously. Their wealth united communities instead of dividing them, and it carried blessings that outlived their lifetimes.

What about us? Instead of asking, “How much can I gain?” we should ask, “How can I earn with honesty, spend with wisdom, and give for Allah?” That’s where true growth lies.

In a modern world, the Sunnah is our way back to what truly matters.

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