What is the ruling on saying: "He who carries tomorrow's worries is as if he's saying: did God fall short with you?" And is the word "قصر" (fall short/neglect) permissible to use in reference to Allah, the Almighty, and is it permissible to deal with Allah Almighty in this sentence as if He – far be it from Allah – is a person, without saying "the Almighty" and showing veneration and honor?
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The phrase "He [Our Lord] fell short with you" is used to affirm God's justice and generosity, but its apparent meaning carries a corrupt connotation. The term "falling short" is used in reference to someone who has obligations to others, whereas Allah Almighty owes nothing to anyone, and all His blessings are purely from His grace. Therefore, God's actions and provisions cannot be measured by human actions. For this reason, a Muslim must avoid ambiguous expressions where truth mixes with falsehood, and good intentions alone are not sufficient.
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