When Money Speaks, Morality Falls Silent
When Money Speaks, Morality Falls Silent By Muneeb ul Islam In today’s world, the line between halal (permissible) and haram (forbidden) seems to have blurred. People no longer ask how money is earned — they only ask how much you’ve made. The value of a person is often measured not by their honesty, kindness, or struggle, but by the size of their bank balance. You can pick money out of the dirt — it doesn’t lose its worth. Once it shines in your hand, the world forgets where it came from. That’s the harsh truth of our times: money cleanses everything in the eyes of society. When you have wealth, suddenly everyone respects you. Doors that were once closed open wide. People who never noticed you start recognizing your name. But if you have nothing, your morals, your faith, and your values mean little to the world. Society doesn’t see effort anymore — it sees results. It doesn’t ask how you reached the top — only how high you climbed. They say money can’t buy respect, but in reality,...