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disperse abroad in the land and seek of Allah's grace, and remember Allah much, that you may be
successful.[1] Islam has summoned men to work and urged them to continue it, that they may be
positive in their lifetimes enjoying earnestness and activity, that they may benefit others and
make use (of their work). It has made them hate negative life and [1] Qur'an, Surat al‐Jumm'a,
verse 10.
neglecting work that results in hindering economy, spreading poverty and neediness in the
country.
Hadith books are full of traditions reported on the Prophet, may Allah bless him and his family,
and his testamentary trustees concerning urging (Muslims) to work and giving work good
qualities, so it (work) is jihad, honor, worship, and of the behavior of the prophets. The Imams of
Ahl al‐Bayt, peace be on them, themselves practiced work, that the Muslims might follow their
example. For example, Imam Ja'far al‐Sadiq, peace be on him, worked on one of his farms. In this
respect Abu 'Umar al‐Shaybani has related, saying: "I saw Abi 'Abd Allah (Ja'far al‐Sadiq), peace be
on him, carrying a spade in his hand, wearing thick loincloth and oozing sweat. Thus, I said to him:
'May I be your ransom, let me help you!' He, peace be on him, said: 'I like to see man be harmed
by the heat of the sun for seeking his livelihood."[1]
Imam al‐Kazim worked for earning the daily bread of his family. Al‐Hasan b. 'Ali b. Hamza has
narrated, saying: "I saw Abi al‐Hasan Musa working on a land of his. His feet were soaked with
sweat, so I asked him: 'May I be your ransom, where are the men?'
‐'Ali, the one who is better than I and my father worked with his hand? Al‐Hasan was dazzled and
asked him: ‐Who is he?
‐Allah's Apostle, may Allah bless him and his family, the Commander of the faithful (Imam 'Ali),
and all my forefathers worked with their hands; work is of the behaviors of the prophets, the
apostles, and the righteous.[2] Through that Imam Musa, peace be on him, has given (men) a
wonderful lesson on Islam, which is the religion of work and activity, and which says that
whatever high is the position of a person is he is ordered to work to prevent himself and his family
from that which is in the hand of the people.
Warning against Laziness
Islam has warned (Muslims) against laziness, for it paralyzes the economic movement, freezes
man's abilities, and spoils society. It has been mentioned in the traditions reported from the
Imams of guidance that they have sought refuge in Allah from laziness; it has been mentioned on
the authority of one of them, saying: "O Allah, I seek refuge in you from laziness, boredom, and
flagging." Imam al‐Sadiq, peace be on him, said to a companions of his: "Beware of laziness and
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