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fati88
Thank you so much for taking the time to write this for me. May Allah bestow his blessings on you and your family. Ameen.
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fati88
Thank you so much for taking the time to write this for me. May Allah bestow his blessings on you and your family. Ameen.
Asalaamu Alaikum, my sister i would also just like to add what Sheikh Mufti Ebrahim Desai said in regards to this matter that we need to also remember that Allah has sent us into this world for a test! To see if his creations will recognize Him the Al-Razzaq. One may be trying his utmost to open a business but for some reason he keeps failing in doing so. Why? Maybe Allah wants his slave to turn to Him and ask for help. This may be the means for him to recognize his Lord. Or Allah may be testing to see if he chooses patience and still praises/ thanks Allah, rather than loosing hope. Or it could be that Allah may intend for this persons status in jannat to become higher by making him undergo such difficulty.
Many times we tend to forget our Lord. The only time we turn to him is when we need help, and when we come to realize there is no one else who we can turn to but Him. One should keep in mind that there is a 'maslihat' (expedience) behind everything.
So therefore my sister turn to Allah and repent to him as much as you can if you want to increase your sustainence. Ask of him sincerely especially in the latter part of the night in your tahajjud prayer as Allah readily accepts dua's at this time because this is a blessed time where many are asleep and the one who is awake asking of Allah then surely Allah will favour his dua's.
Also recite Surah Waaqia everynight as it will prevent one from poverty. When Abdullah Ibn Mas'ood was on his death bed it was said to him that what will happen to the women folk of his family as there is no wealth left. He said that i have told them to recite Surah Waaqia everynight and this is sufficient for them to prevent them from poverty. Subhanallah we should also have this belief and recite this surah everynight.
Also do much Shukr (Thanks and being appreciative) to Allah as Allah states in the Qur'an that Allah will increase those who are thankful. So do as much shukr as you can and thank Allah abundantly.
Another factor which affects Rizq is that one must hold on to the ties of kinship. So keep in touch with all of your mahram family and relatives and be the best towards them and do not severe ties with them if you want to increase your sustainance.
Prophet Muhammad (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) said:
"Whoever desires that Allah increase his provision and extend his life, let him maintain his family ties"
(Hadith in Sahih Al-Bukhari)
My sister the main thing is to have sabr and patience for this is what Allah looks for when he tests his slaves. So this is the best opportunity for you to go towards Allah and get closer to him. We must NEVER ask Allah
"why" for we must never question his decree for he knows best in all matters and if he decides to put us through tests and trials then we must accept it and strive and struggle through it with patience and prayer.
If you want your rizq to increase then put your full faith, trust, hopes and reliance in Allah and this is sufficient for you and he will NEVER let you down or turn his back on you.
Constantly Worship Allah no matter what and he will find a way for you that you never imagined possible:
Abu Hurayrah(RA) stated that the Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) said,
"
Allah says, ‘O son of Adam! Take time out to constantly worship me, I will fill your chest with richness , and remove your poverty.
And if you do not do so. I will make your hands filled with occupation, and will not remove your poverty”
(Hadith in Al-Tirmidhi)
So continue to make the effort to find the right job whilst having full hope in Allah and strive through the hardships with patience and turning towards Allah and this will be a means of great reward for you inshallah.
One must also reduce Sins and misdeeds as it leads to lessening of ones rizq. One should also repent as much as possible as mentioned before.
Prophet Muhammad (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) said:
"A man is prevented from receiving Rizq due to a misdeed"
(Hadith in Sunan Ibn Majah)
I pray inshallah that Almighty Allah the sustainer and provider improves your situation and rewards you for your patience for Allah is with those who are patient and the reward of patience is Paradise!
And Allah knows best in all matters