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Based on Imam Ali’s commands (as) in Nahj al-Balāghah, this study aims to explore the ways to earn income and manage expenses in an individual’s economic lifestyle, along with the outcomes of these practices. Using thematic translations of Nahj al-Balāghah and related research, relevant sermons, letters, and sayings were identified and analyzed. The findings indicate that earning income through self-employment, government jobs, or investment is lawful if it benefits the people. Conversely, income derived from hoarding, bribery, rent-seeking, and betrayal of trust is considered illegal according to Imam Ali’s view. Imam Ali (as) also believes that normal expenses in an individual’s economic lifestyle are highly desirable if they are accompanied by moderation and contentment. Furthermore, paying taxes, giving charity, and making endowments are deemed essential for solving social problems, gaining Allah’s approval, and attaining heaven. The result of adopting Imam Ali’s individual economic lifestyle is achieving a monotheistic and dignified life and responsible human development.

In this study, paradise has been ranked by examining Quranic words related to paradise and its inhabitants. The results showed that the words describing paradise can be classified into two categories with the root of JNN and with the root of non-JNN. The words of the first category are used in the singular, duplicate and plural forms without accompanying descriptive or additional compounds. According to the status of the inhabitants of Paradise, it can be said that the words Jannah and Al-Jannah are used to describe Paradise in general.However, the word "Jannah" has been used accompanying descriptive or additional compounds for the paradise of the "Al-Sabeghun" tribe, which is superior to other paradises. Also, there is not much difference in the type of blessings between the paradises that are named with different words. Therefore, what make the paradise of the "Al-Sabeghun" tribe superior to the paradise of the "Companions of Al-Yamin" are its inhabitants, who have found the power to fully understand and enjoy the blessings of Paradise by striving in the world and getting closer to God.