Business Principles ala Prophet Muhammad. Is the main capital to start a business? If you answer money, may be true, but not in the business style of the Prophet Muhammad. "That
became number one in business-style capital is arguably the confidence
(trust) and competence," said economic expert sharia, Dr. Muhammad Syafii Antonio, M.Ec.According to him, in the trust that there is integrity and ability to carry out the business. "The Messenger build from small businesses, than a worker, then
believed to be a supervisor, manager, and later became an investor.Travelling from quadrant to it, indicating that the Messenger is an
entrepreneur who has a strategy to expand its business and
characteristics to achieve success.As an entrepreneur and leader, the Prophet have a source of income that very much. But he was very light hand to give assistance. "He was very anxious to see there are people who suffer and not the
pleasure of seeing the poverty around him or starve before his eyes.That is why, the Prophet always berinfak with remarkable speed, which is described by his friends as "like a breeze". "He menyedekahkan so many possessions and took a little for themselves and their families.Meanwhile, according to Laode M. Kamaluddin. Ph.D. in
his book "14 Steps How to Build a Business Empire Prophet", honesty and
openness of the Prophet in trade transactions is a role model for the
next generation entrepreneurs. He
always kept his word and deliver merchandise to quality standards in
accordance with customer demand so never make customers complain or even
disappointed. Reputation as a customer who really honestly been embedded well. From a young age, he has always demonstrated a sense of responsibility towards each transaction made.In this book presented business secrets Messenger, among others, make working as a farm pick heaven; visionary thinking, creative and prepared for change; smart promote yourself; pay employees before his sweat dries; prioritizing synergism; doing business with love; as well as clever grateful and say thank you.In addition to exposing business secrets Messenger, Laode M. Kamaluddin. Ph.D also gives special emphasis on the importance of maintaining the trust. For
the success of the Prophet can not be separated from its success in
confidence (trust), this is the main characteristic of the business
activities carried out by the Prophet so that no one who interact with
him except get tremendous satisfaction. And it is very appropriate that he was awarded the Al-Ameen (the trustworthy). That's the biggest capital that can not be bargained if we want to succeed in business as Prophet.Prof. Afzalul
Rahman Muhammad A Trader in the book, said: "Muhammad did his dealing
honestly and fairly and never Gave his customers to complain. He always kept his promise and delivered on time the goods of quality mutually Agreed between the parties. He always Showed a gread sense of responsibility and integrity in dealing with other people. His reputation as an honest and truthful trader was well established while he was still in his early youth ".(Prophet
Muhammad was a merchant and fair (fairplay) in making a business
agreement and never make customers complain (complaint). He always kept
his word and in submitting / sending goods orders are always on time and
still maintaining the quality of goods that have been ordered and agreed in advance. in the business behaves
he has always shown a sense of full responsibility and have high
integrity in the eyes of anyone. his reputation as an honest merchant
and fair has been widely known since he was young).Based
on the explanation above, it is known that the Prophet Muhammad was a
merchant who is honest and fair and trustworthy in their dealings his
business so successful in his efforts. Compare
that with the current state of that is all around us, some of our
brothers who tend to justify any means to sell their goods. The
phenomenon seller glonggongan beef, wild boar meat mixed beef, chicken
tiren (chickens died yesterday), borax, rice mixed with bleach, use a
food coloring dye fabrics and much more. They seemed not to care about the losses and the impact that will be accepted by the buyer. Makes us concerned they argued "the unlawful search was difficult especially halal?.
In the virtual world as if not to be outdone, the increasing proliferation of cyber crime, acts of deception, scams, hoaxes, viruses, data theft to burglary accounts etc, making us increasingly concerned. Of all the question arises in my mind: Are there any honesty and fairness as well as the trust or confidence (trust) around us ?. May God Almighty continue to give guidance and His direction to us all. Amen.
References:
- Eksiklopedia Leadership & Manajemen Muhammad SAW, The Super Leader Super Manager – Dr. Muhammad Syafii Antonio, M.Ec
- 14 Langkah Bagaimana Rasulullah SAW Membangun Kerajaan Bisnis – Laode M. Kamaluddin. Ph.D
- Muhammad A Trader – Prof. Afzalul Rahman
- Hayatu Muhammad – Muhammad Husain Haikal.
