Predestined Rizq/earnings

[miracle114]

Salaam all
I have heard from various sources that no matter what one does, his rizq has already been preordained.
The Quran however, says that your reward is proportional to your strife and effort in this and the hereafter.
Does the Quran say anything about a preordained sum of rizq?

Jzk and peace

[Athman]

Dear miracle114,

Peace,

As regards to your question, in my humble view, the Qur’an captures the fact that Allah reserves the knowledge and might upon which an appropriate time and place at which the rizq of a creature is ordained/decreed. This is already inscribed in a divine Book (57:22). This does not however translate to a “no matter what one does, his rizq has already been preordained.”

“And there is no creature on earth but that upon Allah is its provision (rizquha), and He knows its place of dwelling and place of storage. All is in a clear register.” (Qur’an, Hud 11:6)

Allah is the Sustainer of every life in the Universe as the verse above says. Therefore, everything of provision that we consume, be it out of our efforts, of others or whatever the source, has a divine (Allah’s) decree from the point of its initiation to its full fruition. See the verses below:

“Say, ‘Have you seen what Allah has sent down to you of provision (rizqi)...’ ” (Qur’an, Yunus 10:59)

“And eat of what Allah has provided for you (razaqakumu), lawful and good. And fear Allah, in whom you are believers.” (Qur’an, Al- Ma’idah 5:88)

By Allah’s will, someone may earn of provisions in a manner they would not expect, possibly in the context of no much apparent effort put or in an exta-ordinary situation. The following verses attest to this:

“... And whoever fears Allah - He will make for him a way out. And will provide for him (yarzuqhu) from where he does not expect. And whoever relies upon Allah - then He is sufficient for him. Indeed, Allah will accomplish His purpose. Allah has already set for everything a [decreed] extent.” (Qur’an, At-Talaq, 65:2-3)

“..He said, ‘O Mary, from where is this [coming] to you?’ She said, ‘It is from Allah. Indeed, Allah provides for (yarzuqu) whom He wills without account.’ ” (Qur’an, Al-Imran 3:37)

However, as human beings, we have to work for an earning. The Qur’an instructs believers to scatter through the land to seek for Allah’s bounties after the Jumu’ah prayer (62:10). This clearly supports the idea that we have to toil to garner some earning.

In the main, as believers, I trust that we are at a clear informed position to subscribe to what is best captured by Br.Joseph in an FB post [1] “I guess, the only things that we can truly take away from this temporal earthly existence, are those things that we willingly give away...” What we give away in/for the name/sake of Allah, is what could actually be of great outcome in the Hereafter. The ultimate true 'rizq' that should be labored for is that one of the Hereafter. The verse below captures a similar concept:

“Indeed, Allah has purchased (ashtara) from the believers their lives and their properties [in exchange] for that they will have Paradise (...) so rejoice in your transaction (bibay’ikumu) which you have contracted. And it is that which the great attainment is.” (Qur’an, At-Tawbah 9:111)

In summary therefore, in my humble view, a preordained understanding of what one earns or incurs has to be contextualized in the remit of Allah who is not confined by time nor space. Practically, as a human being, one appreciates the efforts of one’s striving. In addition, as a believer, one acknowledges Allah’s role in play as to the decree of whatever an outcome. A times, it can be as like how one would expect, Allah being the Decreer. At other times, Allah intervenes and what might have been extra-ordinary ensues. This owes to His sole infinite wisdom behind an instantiation.

Hopefully that somehow helps.

Regards,
Athman.


REFERENCE:
[1]. The Only Things We Can Take Away ...
http://www.quransmessage.com/(9)%20Facebook/Shared/fbmainlinksFM2.htm

[Duster]

Dear miracle114,

Peace,

As regards to your question, in my humble view, the Qur’an captures the fact that Allah reserves the knowledge and might upon which an appropriate time and place at which the rizq of a creature is ordained/decreed. This is already inscribed in a divine Book (57:22). This does not however translate to a “no matter what one does, his rizq has already been preordained.”

“And there is no creature on earth but that upon Allah is its provision (rizquha), and He knows its place of dwelling and place of storage. All is in a clear register.” (Qur’an, Hud 11:6)

Allah is the Sustainer of every life in the Universe as the verse above says. Therefore, everything of provision that we consume, be it out of our efforts, of others or whatever the source, has a divine (Allah’s) decree from the point of its initiation to its full fruition. See the verses below:

“Say, ‘Have you seen what Allah has sent down to you of provision (rizqi)...’ ” (Qur’an, Yunus 10:59)

“And eat of what Allah has provided for you (razaqakumu), lawful and good. And fear Allah, in whom you are believers.” (Qur’an, Al- Ma’idah 5:88)

By Allah’s will, someone may earn of provisions in a manner they would not expect, possibly in the context of no much apparent effort put or in an exta-ordinary situation. The following verses attest to this:

“... And whoever fears Allah - He will make for him a way out. And will provide for him (yarzuqhu) from where he does not expect. And whoever relies upon Allah - then He is sufficient for him. Indeed, Allah will accomplish His purpose. Allah has already set for everything a [decreed] extent.” (Qur’an, At-Talaq, 65:2-3)

“..He said, ‘O Mary, from where is this [coming] to you?’ She said, ‘It is from Allah. Indeed, Allah provides for (yarzuqu) whom He wills without account.’ ” (Qur’an, Al-Imran 3:37)

However, as human beings, we have to work for an earning. The Qur’an instructs believers to scatter through the land to seek for Allah’s bounties after the Jumu’ah prayer (62:10). This clearly supports the idea that we have to toil to garner some earning.

In the main, as believers, I trust that we are at a clear informed position to subscribe to what is best captured by Br.Joseph in an FB post [1] “I guess, the only things that we can truly take away from this temporal earthly existence, are those things that we willingly give away...” What we give away in/for the name/sake of Allah, is what could actually be of great outcome in the Hereafter. The ultimate true 'rizq' that should be labored for is that one of the Hereafter. The verse below captures a similar concept:

“Indeed, Allah has purchased (ashtara) from the believers their lives and their properties [in exchange] for that they will have Paradise (...) so rejoice in your transaction (bibay’ikumu) which you have contracted. And it is that which the great attainment is.” (Qur’an, At-Tawbah 9:111)

In summary therefore, in my humble view, a preordained understanding of what one earns or incurs has to be contextualized in the remit of Allah who is not confined by time nor space. Practically, as a human being, one appreciates the efforts of one’s striving. In addition, as a believer, one acknowledges Allah’s role in play as to the decree of whatever an outcome. A times, it can be as like how one would expect, Allah being the Decreer. At other times, Allah intervenes and what might have been extra-ordinary ensues. This owes to His sole infinite wisdom behind an instantiation.

Hopefully that somehow helps.

Regards,
Athman.


REFERENCE:
[1]. The Only Things We Can Take Away ...
http://www.quransmessage.com/(9)%20Facebook/Shared/fbmainlinksFM2.htm

Shalom / peace brother Athman ... I really enjoyed reading this answer ... Thanks ...

[miracle114]

Salaam brother Athman
Jzk for taking the time out to highlight key verses that reveal some of the wisdom behind the idea of sustainance and how  our Lord Almighty so wonderously Alhamdhulillah, sustains all. Truly appreciate your time and effort.
Jzk and peace

[Athman]

Dear miracle114 and Duster,

I'm humbled. Your comments humbly appreciated. May Allah bless us all.
Thanks.

Regards,
Athman.