Introduction: When Allah sent Adam into the earth He commanded Him to earn his bread by work. It signifies that Labor is sacred and dignified.
Kinds of labour: Labor indicates manual Labor and mental lemur. Manual Labor means doing something with one’s own limbs, mainly hands. it is called physical Labor. Intellectual activities are termed as mental Labor. Manual Labor and mental Labor are closely connected. Both are useful.
Importance of manual Labor: Nothing great and noble can be achieved without manual Labor. In our daily affairs of life, manual Labor plays a very important role. The works of a housewife, a farmer, a weaver and others are very important.” The modern cultivation would be almost impossible without manual Labor. Every honest work is noble. It brings fame. It is worship. All the religions of the world direct their followers to be industrious. Therefore, manual Labor is sacred. It brings prosperity to life.
The result of the negligence of Labor: A man who does not like to do works must not be able to earn his food. He will have either go on starvation or to steal. As a result, he is hated and neglected by other. He dies leaving nothing behind him, so negligence of work cannot earn respect from others.
To be self-confidence: It is the Labor by which a man can fulfil his desires. A man who works honestly is sure of getting his food. clothes and shelter.
Example: All the great men of the world honoured by manual Labor. The life history of the great men like Hazrat Muhammad (SM). Emperor Nasiruddin. Iswar Chandra Vidyasagar teaches us lessons on the dignity of Labor. They all did every possible work with their own hands.
Conclusion: Industry is the mother of good luck. We should be industrious to attain success in life.