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Dignity of labor

The status of workers was very low in ancient greek and romancivilization, capitalism also didnt do much to uplift the status of

worker. Though, socialistic system rose voice for the workers but itdeprived workers of their dignity.

In contrast to the aforementioned civilizations and economicssystems, islam established rights of the labors and elevated their

position in the society.

Demand of vicegerency

Man is the vicegerent of Allah in universe. Allah has bestowed uponman, many things like resources, senses. Man is to make good use ofeverything been given to him. He will be held accountable for

bounties.

DEMAND OF MUTUAL COOPERATION In this world every being is dependent on others for wants and

services. By mutual cooperation only can these wants be fulfilled. No

work which is lawful and within the shariah boundry is low or

humiliating.

Prophets sunnah

Every prophet set precedence of manual labor. Hazrat essa, hazratmoosa, hazrat ibrahm, hazrat muhammad and similarly every

prophet performed different kinds of labor. Masses should follow the

path of prophets.

Personal conduct of prophets Apostle

The prophet used to do daily routine work by himself. He encouragedhis companions to carry out manual work of various kinds.

He who earns his living by work is Allahs friend Prophet has strictly forbade begging, and to be completely

dependent on others.

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Capital labor relation

The capitalist system is tilted in the favor of capitalists. Labor isexploited. Communism has also failed to give labor a dignified status.

Islam is partial in case of labor and capitalist. Islam advocates arelation between the two, based on principle of justice andbenevolence.

Labor and capital is linked to the basic values of , unity of mankind,brotherhood, and accountability in the hereafter. Islam has given

both separate rights so that economic activity can go on smoothly.

Rights of workers

Rights of workers are asFraternal rights

While making a contract, the employer should consider theemployee as brethren. He should like to elevate the worker to

prosperous level.

Those who work under you are your brothers. Allah hassubordinated them to you

Setting the wage rates

Wages should be settled before labor is put to work. The wage rateshould be enough to provide the basic necessities of life to worker.

Wages should not only be just, but enough to elevate the worker tothe position of employer.

so who has a brother working under him he should feed and clothhim with the same stuff as he uses himself

The worker should be given wage abruptly in order to meet hisdemands.

The employer should strictly adhere to terms of contract. The work load should be with in the capacity of the worker. If a

worker is put to additional work, he should be justly compensated

and safe working condition should be provided to the worker

The worker should be treated kindly. A liberal attitude of forgivenessand tolerance should be adopted toward lapses of the worker.

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even your servant makes seventy mistakes a day forgive him o Abu masaud! Remember Allah has more power over you that you

have over this servant

Right to withdraw from work

Right of with drawl by a worker is well recognized by islam. Islamallows the slaves to buy their freedom through MAKATBAT i.e paying

their ransom. if a slave offers handsome ransom to his master, the

master is bound to set the slave free. Other the worker can get

freedom through court of law.

Assignment of lawful work

Labor should be assigned lawful work only. The creature shall not be obeyed in disobedience to the creator