What Quran Says about Order and Discipline in Economic Activities
One of the criteria of financial growth is planning and discipline in behavior and conduct.
Property for an individual has been likened to one’s spinal cord. That is why people who are poor cannot stand on their feet own financially.
The Quran underlines that property and wealth should not be entrusted to the fool. “Do not give to people weak of understanding your property for which God has made you to supervise.” (Verse 5 of Surah An-Nisa)
If a fool were given the spinal cord of a society, he would break it and disable the society.
One of the characteristics of a fool is that he does not know how to use and benefit from the property. From the viewpoint of the Quran, in order to be in charge of capital and property, one needs not only maturity but also financial growth. The Quran says about orphans:
“Before returning orphan's property to them, make sure that they have reached maturity. Do not consume their property wastefully until such a time. The rich (guardian) should not take any of his ward's property. However, a poor (guardian) may use a reasonable portion. When you return their property, make sure you have witness. God is a perfect in taking accounts.” (Verse 6 of Surah An-Nisa)
So according to this verse, orphans should be tested about the financial growth and help them grow financially.
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Planning and discipline in behavior are among the most important aspects of economic management.
And one manifestation of discipline in behavior is avoiding procrastination. The Holy Prophet (PBUH) said woe to those who postpone the affairs of people from today to tomorrow!
The Commander of the Faithful, Imam Ali (AS), advised Malik Ashtar to do some of the affairs himself, such as answering people and fulfilling their demands on the same day.
Imam Ali (AS) also emphasizes that one should do everything at the right time and avoid procrastination.
Translated by Seyed Hossein Beheshti Shakib
