“…and you will have upon the earth a place of settlement and provision for a time.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 36.
This verse also reminds muslims that their provision meaning, the elements needed to survive in this world, have been apportioned and guaranteed to them. In fact, a Hadith found in Sahih Muslim, number 6748, advises that Allah, the Exalted, allocated all things, such as provision, to all creatures over fifty thousand years before He created the Heavens and the Earth. It is important to understand that there are two aspects in respect to all situations, such as gaining one’s provision. The first aspect is what Allah, the Exalted, has decided meaning, destiny, this will occur and nothing in creation can prevent this from occurring. As this is out of a person’s hands it makes no sense to stress over this aspect as they have no influence on destiny irrespective of what they or anybody else does. The second aspect is one’s own efforts. This aspect a person has full control over and they should therefore concentrate on this aspect by using the means they have been provided, such as their physical strength, to obey Allah, the Exalted, by fulfilling His commands, refraining from His prohibitions and being patient with destiny according to the traditions of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him. This includes striving to gain lawful provision in order to fulfill their needs and the needs of their dependents.
To conclude, a muslim should never waste time stressing over things they have no control or influence over instead, they should use the means they possess and act on those things which they have control over. This is what Allah, the Exalted, has commanded.
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