Is there a relationship between good planning and the pursuit of provision (rizq) and its quantity, knowing that provision is determined by Allah?
A Muslim must be content with the provision Allah has allotted him and look at those who are beneath him to thank Allah, as the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said: "Look at those who are beneath you, and do not look at those who are above you, for that is more likely to make you not belittle the blessings of Allah upon you" (Narrated by Muslim), and his saying: "Be content with what Allah has allotted you, and you will be the richest of people" (Narrated by Ahmad). There is no harm in striving to increase good, as the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said: "Be keen on what benefits you, seek help from Allah, and do not be helpless" (Narrated by Muslim). It is preferable to work for a small salary rather than sitting idle, as the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said: "For one of you to take his ropes and then go to the mountain and bring a bundle of firewood on his back and sell it, so Allah protects his face thereby, is better for him than asking people, whether they give him or refuse him" (Narrated by Al-Bukhari).
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