The Rights & Respect for all Good Workers
The human condition rests upon two fundamental
states: either a person enjoys good health, or he is ill. Workers, like all
people, deserve respect and justice in all circumstances. Islam teaches that
every human being must be treated with dignity, compassion, and fairness. The
right of a worker includes receiving a fair wage, work according to his
capacity, and a balanced schedule that is healthy – not exceeding limits. When
a worker falls ill, his employer must make arrangements for his physical and
spiritual recovery; that is, to support him with sympathy and assistance. Our
Creator – Allah – has shown that Islam is not merely a religion, but a complete
code of life that protects the rights of every person, including workers.
In the Qur’an, Allah says: “Indeed, Allah commands you to fulfil your trusts to those to whom they are due, and when you judge between people, judge with justice.” (An-Nisa 4: 59)


