Islamic Ethical Values (cont.

 His believe in the life of the hereafter where his every act in
this world will be examined and given rewards and
punishment accordingly. Hence, he should be mindful of not
to transgress Islamic legal limit (Syariat) as outline in Islam.
 The important of making sure that whatever earnings he
pursues and obtains should be ‘halal‘ i.e. permissible by
Islam. Clear guide lines are provided to determine whether
something is halal or otherwise.

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 Islamic Ethical Values (cont.)

 He should be willing to use his assets and earnings to

pay obligatory religious contribution (Zakat) and
contribute donation (Sadaqah) to the unfortunate such
as orphanage, etc. and he must avoid being greedy or
act like a miser. Whatever his materials contribution
will be rewarded in the hereafter.
 The concept of god blessing (Barakah) mean that a
smaller earnings can be superior than a bigger
earnings if it is earn through ethical and legal mean
and as such earning is full of Allah’s blessing. Any
illegal and unethical earning that was used to feed
one’s family lacked god’s blessing, will tainted his soul
and may bring harmful effects to the family.

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 Islamic Ethical Values (cont.)

 In the pursuit of material gain, a Muslim is govern by a few

values such as being ready, satisfied and willing to accept
whatever is ordain to him by god (Qanaah), being thankful to
god at all time (Syukur) and being steadfast in any undertaking
and patience in any difficulties (Sabar). These values should
help him to be mindful not to succumb to bad desire,
temptation and avoid transgressing the ethical limit provided
by the Islamic legal limit (Syariat) and the country law.
 In short, a practising Muslim will always want to earn income
that will lead him to prosperity, happiness, purify his soul and
get God’s blessing in this world and be equally successful in
the hereafter.

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 What is Social Responsibility?

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) refer to the practices of

assuming a certain responsible acts by corporate
organizations to create positive impact to environment,
consumers, employees, communities, stakeholders and all
other members of the public sphere. Social responsibility
means organizations or individuals practice good ethical
principles and act as a good corporate or individual citizen of
the country.

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