If we treat someone unfairly and are then treated unfairly, it is good for us if we recognize it and learn from it.1
In every kind of trade we must give full measure, weigh equitably, and not cheat.1, 2
Cheating others of their rights in property or deals leads only to hell, because nothing is hidden from God who knows everything.1
God strongly condemns cheating and corruption, commands full weight and measure in trade, and tells us to be aware of what we send ahead for our souls.1, 2, 3
The Quran deliberately warns against taking advantage of the weak, which is partly why the debtor dictates the terms when financial transactions are written down.1, 2
The Quran commands giving full measure and weight equitably, not cheating people of their rights, and not touching orphans' money except for their good.1, 2
God made Midyan prosperous, but instead of being grateful they grew greedy, cheated in business, and corrupted the earth, and an earthquake left them dead in their homes.1, 2
Believers must be honest in business, giving full measure and not cheating, with only mutually acceptable transactions allowed.1
Midyan was made prosperous but grew greedy, cheated in business, corrupted the earth, and valued Shu'aib's tribe over God, and an earthquake on the Day of the Canopy destroyed them.1, 2
Shu'aib told his people to worship God alone, to give full weight and measure in trade, and not to cheat people or corrupt the earth.1
In God's system charity is multiplied manifold and returned, we must give full weight and measure in trade, and God never burdens a soul beyond its means.1
Traders must give full measure and weigh fairly, and those who cheat in measures and weights are condemned.1, 2
Believers must give full measure and weigh equitably when trading, and cheating in weights and measures is condemned.1, 2
Believers must give full measure and weight, not cheat people of their rights, not practice highway robbery, and not corrupt the earth.1, 2
Most people who combine their properties treat each other unfairly, except the few who believe and work righteousness.1
Not stealing includes any wrongful taking, such as failing to return borrowed things, cheating, plagiarism, and failing to pay agreed wages or bills fully and on time.1
Believers must not take others' money illicitly or bribe officials, and must give full measure and weight in trade.1, 2, 3
Believers must give full measure and use equitable scales in trade, and must not cheat people of their rights.1
Cheating in trade is condemned, and we must give full measure and weigh with an equitable scale.1, 2
The economic system God gave in the Quran, though revealed in a simple era, has proven far ahead even of modern society.1
Among God's commandments are not touching orphans' money except for their good, giving full weight in trade, being just when bearing witness, and fulfilling the covenant.1, 2, 3, 4
Suicide and taking others' property through transactions that are not mutually acceptable, such as usury, are forbidden, and money is a common idol.1, 2
God dislikes corruption and bribery, so being ethical in work dealings is sure to be repaid by God with more than an equivalent reward.1
Honest, equitable dealing without cheating should be our standard of behavior in every situation, not merely for financial benefit.1, 2
The Quran contains the best business practices, along with God's assurance that following them ensures success, an assurance no human author can give.1, 2