Allah Ta’ala has taken the responsibility of our rizq

Main Topic

This talk focuses on Tawakkul (trust in Allah) regarding sustenance (Rizq), reminding believers that Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala has guaranteed provision for every creature.

Key Lessons

• Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala in His ultimate mercy has made the provision of every creature on Earth His responsibility.
• Hardship or hunger causing death is an appointed decree (ajal) and excuse of death, just like illness or accidents, rather than a failure of divine provision.
• True Tawakkul frees a person from excessive anxiety and mental distress over worldly earnings.
• Earning a halal livelihood is an obligation, but worldly wealth and business should never become the ultimate goal of life.
• During end-time trials, such as the fitnah of Dajjal, steadfast faith and the Dhikr of Allah will serve as nourishment for true believers.

Quranic/Hadith References

• Surah Hud (11:6): "Wa ma min dabbatin fil ardi illa 'alallahi rizquha..." (There is no creature on earth except that its provision is upon Allah).
• Hadith on Tawakkul: Had you trusted Allah with true reliance, He would provide for you as He provides for the birds, leaving empty-bellied in the morning and returning full in the evening.
• Incident of the Ash'ari tribe: Upon hearing the verse of divine provision, a companion placed full trust in Allah, and Allah provided a cooked feast directly for their needs.

Practical Advice

• Place complete reliance on Allah when choosing or supporting religious education rather than fearing financial hardship.
• Maintain a balanced life where earning halal Rizq is secondary to fulfilling the commands of Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala.
• Avoid compromised or haram business practices out of fear of poverty or greed for wealth.
• Dedicate time to the service of Deen and the Akhirah with sincerity and selflessness.