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This Dangerous MINDSET Is Keeping Muslims Poor | Hisham Abu Yusuf . Is wealth in Islam truly permissible — or even encouraged? Most Muslims have grown up with the quiet assumption that poverty equals piety, and that a good Muslim should want as little of this world as possible. In this powerful and eye-opening talk, Sheikh Hisham Abu Yusuf completely dismantles that misconception and replaces it with something far more compelling: the Quranic and Prophetic vision of wealth as a tool for influence, independence, and civilizational strength. This reminder begins with a bold and often overlooked truth — the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) was not poor. He was a seasoned trader, a strategic businessman, and a man who understood the power of economic independence long before the first revelation. He owned land, earned rental income, established waqf, and entered into business partnerships. Calling him financially illiterate is not just a misconception — it is a lie against the Messenger of Allah. From there, Sheikh explores three foundational reasons why building wealth is not just permissible in Islam, but an act of worship when done with the right intention: 1.The first reason is that wealth equals influence. The examples of Prophets Dawud and Sulaiman (peace be upon them) are brought from the Quran — two of the most powerful figures in Islamic history, blessed with immense wealth and authority. Today, those who control media platforms, political lobbies, and financial institutions are those who shape what the world sees, believes, and follows. As Muslims, we cannot afford to remain on the outside of that equation. 2. The second reason is independence. The Prophet (peace be upon him) encouraged his companions to never be in a position of need — to leave their children better off than they found them, to be the hand that gives rather than the hand that takes. True freedom of religious practice, freedom to refuse haram employment, freedom to live with dignity — all of this is linked to financial independence. Sulaiman (peace be upon him) could not be bought because he had more than enough. That is the model. 3. The third reason is civilization. Islam is not a religion of rituals alone. It is a complete way of life — with a legal system, a social structure, a foreign policy, and a flourishing economy. Without wealth, none of that can be built. A community that depends on handouts cannot lead. A people that cannot fund their own institutions cannot have izza — honour and dignity — in this world. This reminder is for every Muslim who has ever felt guilty about wanting financial success, every young person building a career, every entrepreneur wondering whether ambition is compatible with taqwa. Watch this until the end, because the intention behind your pursuit of rizq transforms it entirely. If this talk benefits you, please share it with someone who needs to hear it. Like the video to help others find it, and subscribe for regular reminders on Islam, self-improvement, and living a purposeful Muslim life. Topics covered in this video include: building wealth in Islam, rizq in Islam, Islamic perspective on money, is poverty piety in Islam, the Prophet and wealth, Sulaiman and Dawud in the Quran, Muslim financial independence, Islamic motivation for success, halal wealth building, how to increase rizq, Muslim entrepreneur inspiration, Islamic reminders on ambition, purpose of wealth in Islam, tawakkul and effort, Islam and self-sufficiency, waqf and sadaqah, building a Muslim civilization, Islamic lectures on money and success, deen and dunya balance, khutbah on rizq and barakah. . #hishamabuyusuf #islam #rizq #muslim #quran #islamic