Have you ever felt like you want to make a quick profit?
We start a business or put money in one place, then hope that next week we will have our capital back, next month we can go on a trip. It feels natural, because we live in a fast-paced era.
But in Islam, matters of wealth, especially investment, are not always about speed. In fact, the more sharia-compliant the path, the more we are required to be patient. Because halal results are not those that come quickly, but those that come right : the right way, the right time, and God willing, the right blessings .
Allah ﷻ is the Most Good, and He only accepts the good.
Therefore, in halal investment that is free from usury, gharar, and manipulation, there is one key that is often forgotten: patience . Patience to not be tempted by shortcuts. Patience when progress is not yet visible. Patience when others appear to have “succeeded first”.
But rest assured, patience is not a sign that we are slow. In fact, it is a sign that we have faith. Because we believe, the one who regulates sustenance is not the market, but Allah ﷻ .
” وَٱللَّهُ يُحِبُّ ٱلصَّـٰبِرِين َ”
“And Allah loves those who are patient.”
(QS. Ali ‘Imran : 146)
So, if you are on the path of halal investment and feel slow or left behind, maybe it’s not you who is slow, maybe you are being guided to be ready to receive greater results than you thought .
Because in the world of sharia, patience is not just waiting. But part of worship.
Halal Investment is About Trust, Not Just Calculations
When we talk about investment, what often comes to mind are numbers: what percentage of return, when will the capital be returned, or how fast the assets can grow.
It’s not wrong. It’s normal. It’s called investment, it definitely needs calculation. But, if we just stop there, we can lose the main spirit, especially if the intention is to live something that is halal and full of blessings .
In Islam, investment is not just about money and results. But also about character and trust . Yes, trust.
Try to look at sharia contracts such as mudharabah and musyarakah . There, the main thing is not how sophisticated the business proposal is, but how honest and trustworthy the actors are. Because the value of a halal investment is not only from its size, but from the intention and manners in it.
The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said:
” فَإِنْ صَدَقَا وَبَيَّنَا، بُورِكَ لَهُمَا فِي بَيْعِهِمَا، “
“If both are honest and explain openly, then their transaction is blessed. But if they lie and hide (defects), then the blessing is removed from the transaction.”
(Narrated by Bukhari and Muslim )
Well, from here we learn: Blessings are not the result of “who is the most skilled”, but of who can be trusted the most .
And all of this, cannot be done without patience . So if we want to do halal investment , don’t just prepare capital and plans. Also prepare a patient soul and an open heart .
Because on the halal path, the fast one is not necessarily safe. But the patient one, God willing, will be safe, calm, and blessed.
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When Patience Becomes the Path to Blessings
Patience often feels hard because the results are not visible now. But precisely because of that, patience becomes a field of rewards that not everyone can enjoy.
In the world of halal investment, patience is not only important but crucial . Why? Because in the sharia process, we cannot force the results to come according to our timeline. We also cannot take shortcuts that are “profitable” but violate the limits of Allah ﷻ .
Allah ﷻ says:
” وَعَسَىٰٓ أَن تَكْرَهُوا۟ شَيْـًۭٔا وَهُوَ خَيْرٌۭ لَّكُمْ ۖ “
“You may hate something, even though it is good for you. Allah knows, but you do not know.”
(QS. Al-Baqarah : 216)
Sometimes, we feel at a loss because the results are not as expected. But who knows, Allah ﷻ is educating us to be wiser, stronger, and cleaner from the test of wealth.
Isn’t blessing more expensive than mere profit?
So patience is not just waiting but a sign that we are being trained to receive more appropriate blessings.
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From Halal Investment, to Flowing Charity
Halal investment is unique. Because it is not only about producing, but also about flowing benefits .
Just imagine, you put your funds in a halal business, managed in a sharia-compliant manner, and the results are not only for you, but also help your employees, help your partners, and maybe even help your business partners’ neighbors.
That is the beauty of halal investment and its benefits are widespread.
In the process, we also gain knowledge. Learning about contracts, about business ethics, about fair management. And all of that, as long as we intend it because of Allah ﷻ , will be counted as ongoing charity .
You don’t have to wait for tens of millions before you can join. Sometimes small trust, great patience, and righteous intentions are the best provisions to receive blessings.
And that’s where we realize that halal investment is not just a worldly matter . But also a path to the afterlife , if we maintain our morals and intentions.
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Khotimah: Patience is Profitable, As Long As the Halal Path is Chosen
Finally, we come to a conclusion that is often missed amidst the euphoria of business:
That halal investment is not a path to get rich quick , but a path to safety and blessings .
Patience is an integral part of the process.
– Patience to not be tempted by instant methods.
– Patience to not give up when results are not yet visible.
– Patience to remain obedient even though tempted by the gap of illicit profits.
Because truly, true profit is not only in an increasing balance, but in a calm heart, in clean sustenance, and in blessings that are spread.
Allah ﷻ never disappoints His honest and patient servants.
So, if we can grow slowly but blessedly, why rush and lose our way?
Also read: Investing for Beginners: Don’t Rush, Understand First
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Reference:
Al-Qur’an al-Karim. Accessed from: https://tafsirweb.com/
Bukhari. Sahih al-Bukhari , Retrieved from: https://hadits.id/hadits/bukhari/
Muslim. Sahih Muslim , Retrieved from: https://hadits.id/hadits/muslim/
Zuhaili, W. (2011). Islamic Jurisprudence and Justice , Volume 5. Jakarta: Gema Insani Press.
