Provisions of sustenance from Allah swt
Muslimcreed – Sustenance must be earned, but for Muslims who are struggling to pick up sustenance, they must understand that everything has been arranged by Allah SWT.
On the other hand, the nature of most humans who are far from gratitude, the orientation of sustenance is only about worldly possessions.
In fact, Allah SWT has given a lot of sustenance to humans in various ways
1. Allah SWT gives sustenance because of human effort
Sustenance must be cultivated and does not come by itself. Therefore, Allah SWT said in Surah An-Najm verse 39:
2. Allah SWT gives sustenance because of gratitude
Humans should be grateful for what they have, such as the sustenance that has been cultivated, for example. This was revealed in the letter Q.S. Abraham verse 7
3. Allah SWT gives unexpected sustenance
Indeed, sustenance must be sought, but Allah SWT provides unexpected sustenance. It was not even thought of before, as mentioned in Surah At-Thalaq verse 3
4. Allah SWT gives sustenance when married
The phrase ‘Marriage will bring sustenance’ is not foreign. However, this expression is considered to be true, that Allah SWT has given sustenance to His people when they get married. This is called through Surah An-Nur verse 32 “
5. Allah SWT gives sustenance for giving charity
There is nothing wrong with giving charity to others. Don’t be afraid to be poor, because Allah will give you sustenance many times over. As Allah SWT said through Surah Al-Baqarah verse 245
Allah SWT has guaranteed to meet the needs of His servants through the following door of sustenance!
Moms may think that sustenance is only in the form of money or other material. In fact, Islam has explained the matter of sustenance clearly in the Qur’an and the door of sustenance in question is of many types.
So, not only in the form of treasures and objects, but there are many other things. But clearly, Islam teaches that sustenance comes from Allah SWT.
Although humans are trying and working, but everything, including sustenance, has all been determined by Allah SWT.
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God’s Guaranteed Sustenance Door
Indeed, the sustenance of all creatures on this earth has been guaranteed by Allah SWT. So, Moms as humans don’t need to worry about feeling lacking because God has guaranteed it is always enough. This is stated in the Qur’an Surah Hud verse 6 “
The door of sustenance for trying
The next door of sustenance that has been explained in the Qur’an is sustenance for trying. The point is that humans still need effort, even though sustenance has been guaranteed by God.
There is nothing instant in this world, including getting money to make ends meet. Try hard, by way of work or business.
Maximize the energy and ideas that God has given you to try to find sustenance and don’t be lazy.
The Door of Sustenance for Praying for Forgiveness
You will agree that there will be many challenges that may arise during your search for sustenance. Whether you are looking for sustenance by working or doing business, each has its own set of obstacles. The coming of the test when looking for sustenance may be because of the many bad things that have been done.
When you feel you are being tested when looking for sustenance, don’t give up. Keep trying and trying to ask forgiveness from Allah by means of istighfar.
This is because Allah SWT will open the door of sustenance for His servants who are istighfar. As Allah says in the Quran Surah Noah verses 10-12
The door of sustenance for being grateful to Allah
Another door of sustenance listed in the Qur’an is sustenance because of gratitude to Allah.
By always giving thanks, Allah SWT will also bring sustenance for His people. As Allah says in the Qur’an Ibrahim verse 7
However, don’t be grateful when you are free, but when you feel difficult or cramped, humans should also remain grateful. Because indeed, Allah will bring sustenance to anyone who is grateful to Him.
So, be smart, thank you.
The Door of Sustenance for Giving Alms
The door of sustenance due to charity has been proven by many Muslims. This is because when you give charity sincerely, Allah SWT will replace the charity that has been issued with double sustenance.
This has been explained in the Qur’an Surah Al-Baqarah verse 245
Not only bringing sustenance, alms can also be a way for Muslims to stay in touch with each other. So, do not hesitate to give charity because this practice brings a lot of wisdom in it for you.
The Door of Sustenance that Comes Unexpectedly
You may have received sustenance from an unexpected direction, right?
For example, when you are feeling hopeless because you find it difficult to find sustenance, that is how God works to open the door of sustenance from something that you yourself ask where it came from.
This is because God has guaranteed the needs of each of His people to always be fulfilled. Allah SWT is also very good so that the sustenance that you get can come from anywhere.
As His word in the Qur’an Surah At-Talaq verse 3
The door of sustenance for getting married
Another door of sustenance that will be opened by Allah SWT is when His people get married. Every man and woman who decides to worship Allah by getting married, then that is when Allah SWT will provide for their sustenance.
Allah says in the Qur’an Surah An-Nur verse 32 “
The door of sustenance for having children
Not only because of marriage, Allah SWT will also open the door of sustenance when His servant is blessed with children. As explained in the Qur’an Surah Al-Isra ‘verse 31 “
So, you don’t have to worry and make it a problem because every child will have their own sustenance.
Those are the eight doors of sustenance that Allah has explained in the Qur’an. Even though Allah has guaranteed, keep on trying to find halal sustenance and blessings, you guys.
