A Nigerian woman has recently made headlines after sharing her decision to leave her banking job to pursue a career in the guinea fowl business. In her statement, she explained that she considered working in banking to be haram and ultimately felt that her personal values and beliefs were incompatible with the role.
In a heartfelt and detailed post on X (formerly known as Twitter), she opened up about the motivations, challenges, and deeply personal reasons behind her decision to quit her job. Her story has sparked a large reaction online, as many people shared their thoughts on her decision, with some showing support and others questioning her views.
Reflecting on her journey, she shared that about a year ago, she started feeling increasingly uncomfortable with her role in banking. She firmly believed that the job was haram, a perspective influenced by both her religious beliefs and experiences on the job. This conviction eventually led her to plan her departure from the industry.
One of the main factors she cited was the pressure she often felt to meet certain sales and deposit targets. She claimed that this pressure sometimes led to situations where employees might be tempted to compromise their values, even engaging in inappropriate relationships with clients to secure large deposits for the bank—a line she was unwilling to cross.
She also highlighted her dissatisfaction with the strict structure of the banking industry, which, according to her, limited her personal freedom and flexibility. This lack of autonomy contributed to her growing sense of discontent, as she felt the job was restricting her in ways that affected her quality of life.
Additionally, she opened up about how her family and friends had influenced her decision to initially enter banking, despite her personal reluctance. She revealed that they had pressured her to take the job, hoping it would provide her with stability. However, she admitted that she had never felt a true connection with the role, and it did not bring her genuine fulfillment.
Despite these doubts, she remained determined to follow through with her decision to leave banking. Her resolve was put to the test, as her mother, concerned for their financial stability, repeatedly urged her to reconsider her decision. Nevertheless, she was confident in her choice and ready to embrace the uncertainty that came with it.
In her closing statements, she offered words of caution and encouragement to anyone considering a similar career change. She urged others to think carefully before making any major life decisions, emphasizing the importance of self-reflection and planning.
Her full statement read:
“Why did I quit my job? Hmmm”
“1) Banking job is haram, no repackaging or sugar coating. I found out when I was already in it. So I had already had it in mind to leave, I just needed the best time.”
“2) I am not a routine person, I don’t like to be boxed doing the same thing everyday of my life. I didn’t get the flexibility I wanted and I couldn’t just continue.”
“3) I may consider sleeping with a rich man if he’s going to invest in my business heavily, but sleeping with customers just so you can bring in money for the bank sounds weird to me, esp knowing fully well you could still be laid off any day. I can’t do that, and trust me, it’s very necessary to bringing big jobs unless you’re lucky which chances are very slim.”
“4) I was forced to take the job by my family and friends; I never really liked it there to begin with.”
“5) At some point, I wasn’t bringing any value to the organization. Even though many people told me to stay and keep collecting salary, I wasn’t just comfortable wasting my days there unproductive, regardless of the money.”
“6) I already put my mind to what to do when I leave, and I had a strong conviction it was going to work out and it did.”
“Finally, I left when things were uncertain. I was scared and unsure, I won’t lie; my mum begged and begged knowing fully well we have nobody, and everything is just on me. Now imagine if the business didn’t work—we would have suffered. But the number one reason on the list put my mind to rest that nothing bad would happen, and if it does, it will just be a lesson learned.”
“So please, to those bookmarking, think it through thoroughly. PEACE.”
Following her revelation, the story garnered a significant response from online communities. Many users took to the comments to express their views, with some resonating with her perspective and sharing similar experiences, while others posed questions and differing viewpoints.
See some reactions below:
@tosinraj: “Well done Tinu, when I also heard about it being haram during my NYSC DAYS, I never spent the money from it, I was using d money to pay someone’s school fees without expecting a reward from Allah. Because, it was haram by d way but I told Allah, once NYSC finishes, I was leaving.”
@Slim_diamond24: “Once you leave haram for the sake of Allah, Allah replaces something better and peaceful 👏👏🧡, congrats dear. Bigger you i pray in shaa Allah.”
@HalimaAliB: “Banking job is haram but you still use banking services, yes or no? It’s just like saying I don’t drink alcohol and I cannot buy for someone but I can give him money to buy for himself. Muslims ooo.”
@SweetstuffJ: “Left my marketing Job a month ago to focus more on my feminine care business. I’ve always been unhappy with the job, pressure to meet monthly target and all, it’s too draining! Let me put all I can in my business and God bless & grow it beautifully🙏 Amen.”
@m_sakwaya230: “Run from haram at No 1 and also willing to commit haram for the sake of your business at no 3 please explain this concept to me.”
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