A surge of social media posts has alleged that Pakistani banknotes no longer carry the phrase “Husool-e-Rizq-e-Halal Aeen Ibadat Hai” (“Earning a lawful livelihood is an act of worship”), sparking criticism that its removal blurs the line between lawful and unlawful income.
These claims, however, are baseless. One viral post argued that while older notes carried the inscription, the wording had been omitted from newly issued currency. The post went further to suggest that this supposed change weakened the emphasis on distinguishing between halal and haram earnings.
An official clarification and independent verification confirm that the inscription remains intact on all new notes. A State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) representative, speaking to Geo News on condition of anonymity, pointed out that the central bank’s official website lists the phrase as a security feature printed on the back of every denomination, from Rs. 10 to Rs. 5,000.
The official also shared the specific section of the website highlighting the design and security details, where the phrase “Husool-e-Rizq-e-Halal Ibadat Hai” is clearly documented as part of Pakistan’s currency features.
