8 Things That'll Add & Remove Barakah From Your Wealth🌸

Assalamu Alaikum girlie! 🌺

Muslims have a unique advantage when it comes to building wealth- it’s barakah. See, barakah can’t be calculated through spreadsheets, it’s beyond us.

We all strive to make the most out of our wealth, but it’s not just about how much you have—it's about the barakah (blessing) in what you have.

Today, we’ll cover:

- ✅ Things That’ll Add Barakah to Your Wealth

- ❌ Things That’ll Remove Barakah From Your Wealth

- 📅 How You Can Implement These Practices Today

Let’s dive in! 📚

✅ Things That'll Add Barakah to Your Wealth

1. Generosity 💰 (Surah Al-Baqarah, 2:261)

- Why it adds barakah: Giving charity purifies your wealth and brings blessings into your life. Allah has promised that charity never decreases wealth; instead, it increases it in ways you might not even realize.

- How to practice: Set aside a portion of your income regularly for sadaqah, and make sure you’re calculating and paying your zakah annually.

2. Maintaining Good Relations with Family 🏡 (Sahih al-Bukhari, 2067)

- Why it adds barakah: The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) said that whoever desires an increase in their sustenance and a long life should maintain good relations with their family.

- How to practice: Invest time and effort into your family relationships. Regularly visit or call your relatives, especially those who are elderly or in need.

3. Being Honest in Business Transactions 🤝 (Sunan At-Tirmidhi, 1209)

- Why it adds barakah: Transparency and honesty in your business dealings ensure that you’re earning your wealth in a halal (permissible) way, which attracts blessings from Allah.

- How to practice: Always be upfront and truthful in all your financial dealings, from your business practices to the products and services you offer.

4. Tawakkul in Seeking Halal Rizq 🍃(Surah At-Talaq, 65:2-3) & (Sunan Ibn Majah, 4164)

- Why it adds barakah: Earning through permissible means is a cornerstone of barakah. When you earn halal, you invite the mercy and blessings of Allah into your wealth.

- How to practice: Make sure your income comes from halal sources. Leave off the haraam opportunity even when it’s difficult and seems impossible to do so.

❌ Things That'll Remove Barakah From Your Wealth

1. Engaging in Riba (Interest) 🚫

- Why it removes barakah: Riba is strictly prohibited in Islam, and engaging in it can remove blessings from your wealth. [Surah Baqarah: ayah 275]

Even if the amount seems large, the absence of barakah can make it feel insufficient.

- How to avoid: It may seem impossible but it’s not! I know real people living a perfectly normal life ZERO connection to ribaa. Take this option away and you’ll see what’s possible.

2. Dishonesty in Transactions ❌

- Why it removes barakah: Lying or deceiving others for financial gain might increase your wealth temporarily, but it strips away its blessings, leading to unexpected losses or hardships.

- How to avoid: Commit to being transparent and fair in all your financial matters. Your integrity is more valuable than a quick profit.

3. Neglecting Zakat 📉

- Why it removes barakah: Zakat is a pillar of Islam, and neglecting it can lead to a loss of blessings in your wealth. It purifies what you have and ensures its sustainability.

- How to avoid: Calculate and pay your zakat when it’s due. If you’re unsure, consult a scholar for help.

4. Being Stingy 💔 (Surah At-Taghabun, 64:16)

- Why it removes barakah: Hoarding wealth and being stingy not only deprives you of Allah’s blessings but also creates a sense of scarcity and dissatisfaction.

- How to avoid: Cultivate a generous heart by giving regularly, whether it’s in large or small amounts. Remember, even a smile is charity.

📅 How You Can Implement These Daily

1. Set up automatic transfers to a charity or zakat account to ensure regular giving without the need for manual intervention.

2. Evaluate your income sources and make any necessary adjustments to ensure they’re halal. Don’t trade long term reward for short term success

3. Be honest in all your dealings, no matter how tempting a shortcut might seem.

4. Plan family visits or calls into your schedule to maintain those vital relationships that add barakah to your life.

May Allah bless your wealth and increase you in all that is good!

Stay generous,

Fatimah ✨ 

Founder, Finance Girlie

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