💰 Family finances · #108

I easily get carried away buying things online until it affects the family budget. How do I control it?

One-click buying is designed to make you spend without thinking, so you need to deliberately put obstacles in the way. Allah praises those who, when they spend, “are neither extravagant nor miserly, but hold a balance between the two” (Surah al-Furqan 25:67). In practice, remove saved card details from apps, unsubscribe from promotional e-mails, and make a habit of waiting a day before buying anything that is not a need. Set a budget and go over statements openly with your spouse. Delete shopping apps if the temptation is too strong. Ask before buying: is this a need, or just filling an emptiness in my heart? See family finances.

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Surah al-Furqan 25:67

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This answer is general reference, not a fatwa. For your situation, consult the religious affairs office, a Syarie lawyer or your state Syariah Court.

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