Things to Watch Out For
- Letting social status define your lifestyle standards
- Always feeling “not enough” even when income increases
- Getting trapped in debt to maintain appearances
E. Spiritual & Hereafter
Guide 16: Islamic Mindset on Consumption and Living
Often the biggest problem is not lack of income, but the loss of qanaah (contentment) and self-control.
Execution Checklist
- Limit unhealthy social comparison
- Write down three things you are grateful for every day
- Evaluate every purchase based on its blessing value
- Focus on function rather than status when buying things
Dina always upgraded her lifestyle after every salary increase. After practicing qanaah, her spending stabilized and she felt much more at peace.
- The concepts of qanaah, zuhud, and gratitude in tazkiyah
- Moderation in consumption according to Islamic ethics