The Ethics of Earning a Living by Al-Ghazali

The Ethics of Earning a Living by Al-Ghazali is a religious and moral reflection on work, livelihood, and lawful earning. Al-Ghazali explains that earning a living is not merely a practical necessity, but also a matter of spiritual responsibility. He emphasizes honesty, moderation, fairness, trustworthiness, and avoidance of greed or exploitation. The work warns against unlawful profit and the corruption of the heart through excessive attachment to wealth. It also presents work as compatible with religious devotion when guided by right intention. The text offers a balanced view of material life within Islamic ethics.