Human beings are composed of material body and soul.
Sustenance for body is in the form of food or drinks while sustenance for the
souls is knowledge and true inspirations. The bodies are sustained as long as
they are alive while the souls which are sustained by knowledge are for ever.
Allah sustains all His creations by whatever means to keep
them alive, He sustains the minds with knowledge, hearts with understanding,
the souls with manifestations, and bodies with food and water.
The word “Rizq” may be used for means of income, livelihood,
sustenance, money, and wealth etc. for the earning of something good, be in
this world or hereafter.
The word “Rizq” have been used in the Noble Qur’an 123
times.
Some of the Allah’s
Commandments in the Noble Qur’an are:
“It is the pious who
believe in the unseen, attend to prayer, give in charity part of what We have
granted them.” (2:3)
“People, eat of the
good and lawful things on earth. Do not follow the footsteps of Shaytaan; he is
clearly your enemy.” (2:168)
“Allah grants
sustenance to any one He wants.” (2:212)
“They will have
forgiveness (from their Lord) and (will be granted) honorable provisions.”
(8:74)
“There is no creature
on earth that does not receive sustenance from Allah.” (11:6)
“(It is such servants
of Allah) who in their spending were neither extravagant nor stingy but
maintain moderation.” (25:67)
“Seek your sustenance
from the bounties of Allah. Worship Him. Give Him thanks. To Him you will
return.” (29:17)
“Our provision (for
you) will never be exhausted.” (38:54)
“In the heaven there
is your sustenance.” (51:22)
“Allah will make a way (out of difficulty) for
one who has fear of Him and will provide him with sustenance in a way that he
will not even notice.” (65:3)
Sustenance for
Martyrs: “Do not think of those slain for the cause of Allah as dead. They are
alive with their Lord and receive sustenance from Him.” (3:169)
Rizq or sustenance is anything of benefit to man, animals or
plants because they are all “living things”. The word Rizq has numerous
meanings. It may include:
Sustenance from heaven and earth, income, livelihood, money,
wealth, food, water.
There are two types of Rizq: one sustains the body and the
other sustains the soul.
Examples of Rizq for the soul are; knowledge, faith, true
inspiration, piety, sincerity,
intellect, love of Allah and AhlulBayt.
The Holy Prophet
Muhammad-e-Mustafa (s.a.w.s.) said: “Should I show a weapon that will
deliver you from your enemies and increase in your provisions (Rizq)” the
companions said: “Indeed”, he said: “Supplicate your Lord, day and night, for
the weapon of a believer is supplication.”
Commander of the
Faithful, Gateway of Knowledge, Imam Ali (a.s.) said: “My son, remember
that sustenance is of two types; one which you pursue and the other which
pursues and trace you out.”
Imam Jaffer al-Sadiq
(a.s.) said: “When you are in financial need, rise early in the day, for
the sustenance is distributed before sunrise. And Allah, Most High, has blessed
this Ummah in its early hours.” “So many believers have the intention of
committing sin and Allah deprives them of sustenance.” A pious Muslim believes
that whatever Rizq Allah has given him is the Grant from Him and is a trust
with him for few days of this world. He feels pleasure in sharing it with His
creations, like sun, he showers Allah’s blessings without any hope of return
from them. The Imam says: “They transmit the knowledge imparted by us to others
who need it.”
A good word of wisdom was given by Ayatullah Shaikh Abdulla
Mamkani to his son in his “Wasiyatnamah” which says: “Son, whether you have a
son or a daughter, do not inculcate the habit of wearing costly dresses and
eating high quality food, because if circumstances are not helpful in future,
they will be greatly inconvenienced . If you make them follow “middle path”
then they will be happy in whatever they get.”
Similarly, the mother of Muqaddas Ardabili (r.a.) was
asked the cause of high status of his
son, she said: “I never ate a doubtful food, used to do wudu before giving milk
to the baby, I never looked at a “Na Mahram”, later endeavored in his training,
observed cleanliness and purity, and made him sit with good children.”
The “Rizq” referred to in Ayaah (2:168) elaborates that
Muslims are permitted to eat and drink every thing the Creator has created
except those that are clearly prohibited. And also directs against excesses or
“Israaf”
The “Rizq” referred to in Ayah (2:212) is regardless of His
creature’s faith!
The “Rizq” referred to in Ayah (8:74) explains the enormous
benefits in this world and hereafter. In this world they get gains, high
status, success, peace and tranquility.
The “Rizq” referred in Ayah (11:6) is confirming that all
living things whether mankind or animals or plants; whether an unborn baby in
mother’s womb or creatures in the depths of oceans. Because Allah is
All-Knowing, He is aware of all creatures on earth or oceans. But human beings
are required to work to receive Halal Sustenance; they cannot sit at home and
expect the Rizq.
References:
The Noble Qur'an
Allah: Concept of God Yasin
T. Jabouri
Al-Amili Shaikh
Mufid (r.a.)
Seeking Allah’s Protection from Satan Ayatullah Dastaghaib (r.a.)
From Marriage to Parenthood Abbas
and Shaheen Merali
A Commentary on Prayer Muhsin
Qara’ati
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