Economic management of the family by observance of contentment and the factors of getting earnings in Nahj Al-Balaghah

Nahj Al-Balaghah is a clear book and a memorial from Imam Ali (as) for Muslim communities which the right way to live successfully in this world and the hereafter is expressed in it. Family bonding factors is presented indirectly in this valuable book. One of the effective factors of family bonding is the topic of economic management of the family. Two issues are discussed in this article including “Contentment” and “The factors of obtaining earnings”. Contentment provides the opportunity of optimal management by making happiness, dignity and being a model while reducing mental pressure of poverty. The factors of getting earnings such as paying obligatory and optional Sadaqah, piety and paying attention to the origins of gratitude cause taking advantage of the hidden angles of receiving calmness and obtaining Halal earnings. This article is based on the library method. It has focused on controlling the family’s economic affairs and its consolidation as a result with emphasis on Nahj Al-Balaghah.