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PRESCRIPTIONS FOR BARAKAH IN RIZQ [SUSTENANCE]
Ml. Ashraf Ali Thanwi [ra]
Shar'ee Prescriptions for Barakah in Rizq (sustenance)
This doubt is very faulty, that when rizq is predestined, how can it increase and decrease? Why is there a peculiarity regarding rizq (sustenance). All these things are included in fate: prosperity and poverty; health and illness; life and death, etc., and there can be a doubt in all these issues. Then too, these matters are taken to be attached to causes and a plan to overcome them is made. The matter of rizq should be understood in the same manner.
Here follows the prescription for barakah in rizq (sustenance)
The meaning of barakah is, that one possesses a little, but is happy, prosperous and content, and many others also derive comfort and relief from it.
1. Durud: Sayyidina Abu Sa'eed Khudari Radhiyallahu `Anhu reports: "The one who wishes wealth to increase, should say this:
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- Zaadus Sa'eed, Page 19
2. Surah Waaqi'ah: The recital of Surah Waaqi'ah (Idha Waqa'atil Waaqi'ah. 27th Juz) keeps away starvation. Sayyidina `Abdullah bin Mas'ud Radhiyallahu `Anhu says that Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu `Alayhi Wasallam said: "The one who recites Surah Waaqi'ah every night will never encounter starvation." - Bayhaqi in Shu'abul Imaan; Jazaa-ul-Aa'maal, Page 32.
In a narration it is stated that Surah Waaqi'ah is Suratul Ghina. Recite it and teach it to your children. It is very mean to recite it with the intention of gaining a few cents. It should be read with the intention that the heart becomes free from want and for the hereafter. The material world will itself clasp its hands and avail itself.
3. Surah Yasin: All desires are attained by reciting Surah Yasin. Sayyidina `Ataa bin Abi Rabaah Radhiyallahu `Anhu reports that I have been informed that Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu `Alayhi Wasallam said: "One who recites Surah Yasin at the beginning of the day, will thereby attain all of one's needs." - Daarami; Jazaa-ul Aa'maal, Page 32.
4. `Aashura: Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu `Alayhi Wasallam has said: "The one who spends abundantly on one's family and children on the day of `Aashura (10th Muharram), Allah Ta'aala will grant that person abundance (in rizq) for the whole year." - Razin; Bayhaqi.
It is permissible to spend abundantly on one's family according to one's financial position. The poor and needy should also be thought of on this occasion. - Khutubaatul Ahkaam, Page 161; Masnoon Aa'maal, Page 5.
5. Khidmah (serving) of parents: It is stated in the hadith that Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu `Alayhi Wasallam has said: "The one who desires great quantity in one's rizq and age, should treat relatives kindly, and make khidmah of (serve) one's parents." - Musnad Ahmed; Al-adabul Mufrad.
6. Istighfaar: Sayyidina `Abdullah bin `Abbas Radhiyallahu `Anhu narrates that Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu `Alayhi Wasallam said: "The one who (regularly) says Istighfaar, that is, frequently repent to Allah Ta'aala for sins committed, Allah `Azza Wa-Jalla will open a path from poverty and difficulties. All sorrow and hardship will be removed, and in its place prosperity and contentment granted. One will receive sustenance from unimagined and unexpected sources." - Musnad Ahmed; Sunan Abi Dawud; Sunan Ibn Maajah; Ma'aariful Hadith.
Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu `Alayhi Wasallam has said: "The one who seeks forgiveness for Muslim males and females from Allah Ta'aala twenty six or twenty five times every day, Allah Ta'aala will count that person among those whose duaa is accepted, and through the barakah of whom those on earth gain rizq (sustenance)." - Fadhaa-il Istighfaar, Page 18.
7. Sadaqah: Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu `Alayhi Wasallam has said: "Seek sustenance (from Allah) by the means of sadaqah, (i.e. by giving charity). By its barakah sustenance is increased." Bayhaqi.
It is stated in the hadith, give sadaqah and treat your ill with medication. Sadaqah keeps away illness and increases one's lifespan and piety. - Beheshti-Zewar, Part Three, Page 328.
8. Comforting the weak: Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu `Alayhi Wasallam has said: "Seek me (i.e. my happiness) by comforting the weak, it is because of the weak that you are granted rizq. Or he said: that you are assisted..." - Abu Dawud; Khutubaatul Ahkaam, Page 133.
There were two brothers during the time of Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu `Alayhi Wasallam. One of them use to attend the noble assembly of Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu `Alayhi Wasallam, and the other kept himself busy in his occupation. The one who worked, complained to Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu `Alayhi Wasallam about his brother (of not earning anything); Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu `Alayhi Wasallam said: "It is possible that you are granted rizq because of him." - Tirmidhi; Khutubaatul Ahkaam, Page 49.
9. Hajj: Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu `Alayhi Wasallam has said: "Combine the Haj and `Umrah, because the two keeps away poverty and sin in the same manner that a furnace removes rust and dirt from iron, silver and gold. There is no reward for a Mabroor (accepted) Haj except Jannah." - Tirmidhi; Nasa-ee; Khutubaatul Kaam, Page 201.
10. Nikaah: Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu `Alayhi Wasallam has said: "It is the right of Allah Ta'aala to assist three such people: (Among which he said one is): The one who makes nikaah (marries) with the intention of remaining chaste and modest." - Tirmidhi; Nasa-ee; Ibn Maajah; Khutubaatul Ahkaam, Page 45.
Sayyidatina `Aa-isha Radhiyallahu `Anha reports that Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu `Alayhi Wasallam has said: "Marry women, they bring wealth for you (i.e. Allah Ta'aala increases the barakah in one's wealth. Dowry is not meant here)." Bazzaaz; Hayatul Muslimeen, Page 249.
11. Tabligh: Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu `Alayhi Wasallam has said: "Command the carrying out of virtuous deeds, you will be granted abundance (articles will become low-priced). Prohibit evil and you will be assisted." - Khutubaat Ma-thurah, Page 33.
Allah Most High says in the Qur'aan Karim: "O ye who believe! If ye help Allah, He will help you and will make your foothold firm." - Surah Muhammad, 7.
12. Salaam when entering the home: Sayyidina Anas Radhiyallahu `Anhu says that Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu `Alayhi Wasallam said: "Son, when you enter your home say the salaam. It is a source of barakah for you and your family."
Some `ulama say, one who says salaam first to one's family, will be blessed with barakah in wealth and offspring.
Sayyidina Abu Umaa-mah Radhiyallahu `Anhu says that Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu `Alayhi Wasallam said: There are three people to whom Allah Ta'aala has given surety. Allah Ta'aala is sufficient for them in this world, and Jannah is their abode in the hereafter:
a. The one who says salaam when entering his home, Allah is a surety for him.
b. The one who goes towards the masjid (to perform salaah). He is under Allah's surety.
e. The one who goes out in the Path of Allah for Jihaad. He is under the surety of Allah.
13. Laylatul Baraa-ah: Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu `Alayhi Wasallam has said: "Perform ibaadah (devotions) on the night of the fifteenth of Sha'baan, and fast during its day. Allah Ta'aala comes to the nether sky as soon as the sun sets and announces: `Is there anyone seeking forgiveness, that I may forgive him? Is there anyone seeking rizq (sustenance) that I may grant him rizq? Is there anyone in troubles and difficulties that I may grant him health and prosperity? Is there someone...? Is there someone...? till the time of fajr." - Ibn Majaah; Bayhaqi; Masnoon Aa'maal, Page 20.
14. Latitude in spending on the wife: Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu `Alayhi Wasallam said: "Fear Allah in the affairs of women (wives), because they are your captives. You have acquired them with an agreement and promise to Allah. You have made their private parts halaal with the kalimah of Allah, therefore, practise latitude regarding their clothing and spending, so that Allah Ta'aala may grant abundance in your rizq; barakah in your life-span and whatever you wish may be fulfilled." - Surur Khaatir.
15. Nawaafil of Ishraaq: Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu `Alayhi Wasallam narrates that Allah Most High has said: "O son of Aadam, perform four rak'ahs nafl for Me during the first part of the day with ikhlaas (sincerity). I will suffice for you in your endeavours." - Tirmidhi.
Observe! how reward is gained from Allah Ta'aala, also, how all endeavours are fulfilled? The grace of the deen and dunya has come to hand. People run hither and tither when in difficulties and flatter people. Would that! they turn to Allah Ta'aala and carry out the prescribed duties and perform salaah. Then their worldly needs will also be straightened out; abundant reward attained; and they will be saved from the disgrace of flattering and bowing to people. - Bahishti-Zewar, Page 225.
Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu `Alayhi Wasallam narrates the command of Allah Jalla Jalaaluhu: "Remember Me for a little while after the fajr and asr salaah. I will suffice for you for the portion (time) inbetween." A hadith states: "Remember (make dhikr of) Allah. He will aid you in your pious endeavours." - Ahmed.
16. The five salaahs: A Sahaabi Radhiyallahu `Anhu says: "When the household of Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu `Alayhi Wasallam experienced difficulty in their expences he commanded the performing of salaah, and recited this aayah: `And enjoin upon thy people worship, and be constant therein. We ask not of thee a provision: We provide for thee. And the sequel is for righteousness." - Surah Ta Ha, 132.
A hadith states: "Salaah is the cause of Allah's pleasure: It is a beloved act of the malaa-i-kah (angels); a sunnah of the Ambiyaa `Alayhimus Salaam; the nur (light) of ma'rifah is achieved by it; du'aas are accepted; and barakah in rizq is attained;" - Fadhaa-il Aa'maal, Page 315.
17. Conceal one's need and hunger: Sayyidina Ibn `Abbas Radhiyallahu `Anhu narrates a saying of Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu `Alayhi Wasallam that: "One who is hungry, or is in need, and conceals these from the people, then Allah Ta'aala through His Mercy takes it upon Himself to grant the person rizq from halaal possessions for the year."
18. Silah Rahmi (Treating relatives well): "Say Rasulullah Sallallahu `Alayhi Wasallam has sai( who wishes to receive abundant rizq, and print footsteps last long, should treat relatives congenially.' -Mishkaat.
By `Prints of the footsteps last long' it is meant a long life. The longer a person lives, the longer the foot prints of the feet will remain on the ground. The food prints of the one who dies, does not remain. - Fadhaa-il Sadaqaat, Page 2
19. Kalimah to keep away poverty: Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu `Alayhi Wasallam has said: "The kalima:
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is a medicine for ninety nine diseases, among which the most minor one is worry and sorrow.' - Tirmidhi.
If with the above kalimah the following is added:
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Allah Ta'aala will remove seventy calamities, among which the most minor one is poverty. - Tirmidhi; Mishkaat.
20. Tawakkul (reliance) on Allah: Sayyidina `Imraan bin Husayn Radhiyallahu `Anhu narrates from Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu `Alayhi Wasallam that: "The person who (sincerely) relies on Allah Ta'aala, Allah Ta'aala will suffice for all the responsibilities of that person. Rizq will be received from such sources, whence it cannot be imagined. The one who relies on the (material) world, Allah Ta'aala hands that person over to the world." - Hayatul Muslimeen, Page 128.
Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu `Alayhi Wasallam has said: "If you have proper and sincere tawakkul (reliance) on Allah Ta'ala. He will grant you rizq like the birds are given rizq, who come out of their nests in the morning with empty stomachs and return to their nests in the evening with a full stomach. Allah Ta'aala says: "And whosoever keepeth his duty to Allah, Allah will appoint a way out for him..." - surah Talaaq, 2; Minhaajul `Aa-bideen, Page 180.
Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu `Alayhi Wasallam has said: "One who wishes to become the most strongest, should make tawakkul on Allah Ta'aala. One who wishes to become the most respectful, should adopt taqwa (piety). The one who wishes to become the most wealthiest, should rely more in the qudrah (power) of Allah than that which is in one's possession." - Fadhaa-il Sadaqaat.
21. Satisfaction with Taqdeer (Allah's knowledge of every happening): Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu `Alayhi Wasallam has said: "Whatever Allah Ta'aala grants His bondsmen, He tests them with it. If they are content with their fate, He grants them barakah in their rizq (sustenance). If they are not content, He does not grant them barakah." - Musnad Ahmed.
22. Business: Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu `Alayhi Wasallam has said: "Trade, because rizq has ten portions, of which trade consists of nine portions." -Ahyaul-Uloom.
23. Truthfulness: Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu `Alayhi Wasallam has said: "When the seller and the buyer speak the truth during a transaction, and reveal the defects (of the article), Allah Ta'aala grants them barakah in their transaction. If they speak lies and conceal defects, barakah is removed from that sale." -Bukhari; Ahya-ul-Uloom.
Barakah and prosperity in rizq is a result of faithfulness. Those whose trust and faithfulness is well known, every person wishes to have dealings with them, which results in much benefits; Those who are well known for their fraud and cheating, people keep away from them. The meaning of barakah is that a person possesses only a little wealth, and is happy and content. Many others also benefit and gain comfort from this wealth. - Tijaarat aur Kasbe Halaal.
24. Begin work early in the morning: Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu `Alayhi Wasallam has said: "To seek and attain halaal rizq, begin early in the morning, as this results in barakah and prosperity in one's work." - Uswah Rasul Akram Sallallahu `Alayhi Wasallam, Page 278.
25. Travel: Sayyidina Abu Hurayrah Radhiyallahu `Anhu narrates that Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu `Alayhi Wasallam has said: "Travel, you shall gain good health and you will be granted rizq." - Tibbun Nabawi Sallallahu `Alayhi Wasallam, Page 44.
26. Eating of a fallen morsel: Sayyidina Jaabir Radhiyallahu `Anhu reports that Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu `Alayhi Wasallam has said: "When your morsel falls, pick it up and wipe (clean) whatever has got onto it, then eat it. Do not leave it for the shaytaan. He also said, the one who when eating, eats the little morsels that have fallen onto the table cloth, will always experience abundance in rizq." - Tibbun Nabawi Sallallahu `Alayhi Wasallam, Page 10.
27. Barakah of du'aa: Sayyidina Abu Sa'eed Khudari Radhiyallahu `Anhu narrates: "A person said, Ya Rasulullah (Sallallahu `Alayhi Wasallam)! A lot of worry and debt has surrounded me. He said: `I will show you such words, the recital of which will alleviate all your worries and your debts will also be paid'. That person said: `Very well'. He said: `Say morning and evening:
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That person says: `I did this, hence, all my worries vanished, and my debt was also paid'." - Abu Dawud; Jazaaa-ul Aa'maal, Page 33.
Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu `Alayhi Wasallam has said: "The one who encounters poverty, and reveals it to the people, shall remain in poverty. The one who submits one's state of poverty to Allah, Allah Ta'aala will grant that person rizq sooner or later." - Tirmidhi.
Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu `Alayhi Wasallam has said: "The one who seeks ghina (become free from want, self sufficiency) from Allah, Allah Ta'aala will grant that person ghina." - Sadaqaat, Page 437.
28. Ramadhaan: Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu `Alayhi Wasallam has said: "The rizq of a mu'min is increased in this month." - Khutubaat Ahkaam. Page 180.
A Muslim who sincerely spends the month of Ramadhaan in `ibaadah and sown (fasts), will gain abundant sustenance. Experience has proven this to be correct.
29. Market grains at a cheap price: Sayyidina `Umar Radhiyallahu `Anhu narrates from Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu `Alayhi Wasallam: "The one who imports (brings from another place) grain, so that it could be sold at a cheaper price to the people, will gain (barakah) in sustenance. The one who hoards is accursed." - Mishkaat; Fadhaa-il Sadaqaat.
30. Spend with moderation and regulation: Sayyidina Anas Radhiyallahu `Anhu, Sayyidina Abu Umaa-mah Radhiyallahu `Anhu, Sayyidina Ibn `Abbas Radhiyallahu `Anhu and Sayyidina `Ali Radhiyallahu `Anhu reported: "Tread the path of moderation (i.e. Do not be miserly nor wasteful, but think, understand, sustain oneself with thriftiness, and spend with regulation and moderation when necessary. For this manner of spending) is half of one's spending. The one who treads this moderate path (when spending) will never become needy. In spending wastefully, wealth does not remain." - Hayatul Muslimeen, Page 245.
31. Qanaa'ah (Contentment and satisfaction): Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu `Alayhi Wasallam has said: "Whatever Allah Ta'aala gives His creation, He examines them in it. If they are pleased with their fate, they are granted barakah in their rizq (sustenance). If they are not pleased, their rizq is not made extensive." - Musnad Ahmed; Uswah Rasul Akram Sallallahu `Alayhi Wasallam, Page 478.
32. The facts of Barakah: Sufyaan Thawri Rahmatullahi `Alayhi says: "There is no possibility that halaal wealth and earnings can be spent wastefully. Everything is made for some special object. If it is useful and beneficial, then it consists of barakah. If it does not, it does not contain barakah. For example, there is money because by its means one can eat and clothe one's self and attain comfort of the world. If money is used for a correct purpose it will have barakah, but if it is not used in a correct manner and wasted, it will be void of barakah." - Islaahul Muslimeen, Page 188.
33. The result of wastage: The Muslims become ruined and miserable due to being wasteful. Still too, their eyes do not open. People try to make means of increasing their income, over which they have no control. They do not make means of decreasing their spending, over which they do have control. Before spending, ponder at least three times, that this, which we intend spending, is it really necessary? If we do not have it, will it cause us any harm. Where it is necessary, ponder if it really is necessary to spend a big sum, or can it be attained for a lesser amount. A beneficial way of avoiding wastage is to take stock of one's household and other possessions. Many such items will be found that are not needed or may be rotting. Remove such needless items. If this method is adopted once, thereafter one will not purchase things that is not needed. - Islaahul Muslimeen, Page 497.
Ml. Ashraf Ali Thanwi [ra]
Shar'ee Prescriptions for Barakah in Rizq (sustenance)
This doubt is very faulty, that when rizq is predestined, how can it increase and decrease? Why is there a peculiarity regarding rizq (sustenance). All these things are included in fate: prosperity and poverty; health and illness; life and death, etc., and there can be a doubt in all these issues. Then too, these matters are taken to be attached to causes and a plan to overcome them is made. The matter of rizq should be understood in the same manner.
Here follows the prescription for barakah in rizq (sustenance)
The meaning of barakah is, that one possesses a little, but is happy, prosperous and content, and many others also derive comfort and relief from it.
1. Durud: Sayyidina Abu Sa'eed Khudari Radhiyallahu `Anhu reports: "The one who wishes wealth to increase, should say this:
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- Zaadus Sa'eed, Page 19
2. Surah Waaqi'ah: The recital of Surah Waaqi'ah (Idha Waqa'atil Waaqi'ah. 27th Juz) keeps away starvation. Sayyidina `Abdullah bin Mas'ud Radhiyallahu `Anhu says that Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu `Alayhi Wasallam said: "The one who recites Surah Waaqi'ah every night will never encounter starvation." - Bayhaqi in Shu'abul Imaan; Jazaa-ul-Aa'maal, Page 32.
In a narration it is stated that Surah Waaqi'ah is Suratul Ghina. Recite it and teach it to your children. It is very mean to recite it with the intention of gaining a few cents. It should be read with the intention that the heart becomes free from want and for the hereafter. The material world will itself clasp its hands and avail itself.
3. Surah Yasin: All desires are attained by reciting Surah Yasin. Sayyidina `Ataa bin Abi Rabaah Radhiyallahu `Anhu reports that I have been informed that Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu `Alayhi Wasallam said: "One who recites Surah Yasin at the beginning of the day, will thereby attain all of one's needs." - Daarami; Jazaa-ul Aa'maal, Page 32.
4. `Aashura: Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu `Alayhi Wasallam has said: "The one who spends abundantly on one's family and children on the day of `Aashura (10th Muharram), Allah Ta'aala will grant that person abundance (in rizq) for the whole year." - Razin; Bayhaqi.
It is permissible to spend abundantly on one's family according to one's financial position. The poor and needy should also be thought of on this occasion. - Khutubaatul Ahkaam, Page 161; Masnoon Aa'maal, Page 5.
5. Khidmah (serving) of parents: It is stated in the hadith that Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu `Alayhi Wasallam has said: "The one who desires great quantity in one's rizq and age, should treat relatives kindly, and make khidmah of (serve) one's parents." - Musnad Ahmed; Al-adabul Mufrad.
6. Istighfaar: Sayyidina `Abdullah bin `Abbas Radhiyallahu `Anhu narrates that Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu `Alayhi Wasallam said: "The one who (regularly) says Istighfaar, that is, frequently repent to Allah Ta'aala for sins committed, Allah `Azza Wa-Jalla will open a path from poverty and difficulties. All sorrow and hardship will be removed, and in its place prosperity and contentment granted. One will receive sustenance from unimagined and unexpected sources." - Musnad Ahmed; Sunan Abi Dawud; Sunan Ibn Maajah; Ma'aariful Hadith.
Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu `Alayhi Wasallam has said: "The one who seeks forgiveness for Muslim males and females from Allah Ta'aala twenty six or twenty five times every day, Allah Ta'aala will count that person among those whose duaa is accepted, and through the barakah of whom those on earth gain rizq (sustenance)." - Fadhaa-il Istighfaar, Page 18.
7. Sadaqah: Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu `Alayhi Wasallam has said: "Seek sustenance (from Allah) by the means of sadaqah, (i.e. by giving charity). By its barakah sustenance is increased." Bayhaqi.
It is stated in the hadith, give sadaqah and treat your ill with medication. Sadaqah keeps away illness and increases one's lifespan and piety. - Beheshti-Zewar, Part Three, Page 328.
8. Comforting the weak: Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu `Alayhi Wasallam has said: "Seek me (i.e. my happiness) by comforting the weak, it is because of the weak that you are granted rizq. Or he said: that you are assisted..." - Abu Dawud; Khutubaatul Ahkaam, Page 133.
There were two brothers during the time of Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu `Alayhi Wasallam. One of them use to attend the noble assembly of Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu `Alayhi Wasallam, and the other kept himself busy in his occupation. The one who worked, complained to Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu `Alayhi Wasallam about his brother (of not earning anything); Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu `Alayhi Wasallam said: "It is possible that you are granted rizq because of him." - Tirmidhi; Khutubaatul Ahkaam, Page 49.
9. Hajj: Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu `Alayhi Wasallam has said: "Combine the Haj and `Umrah, because the two keeps away poverty and sin in the same manner that a furnace removes rust and dirt from iron, silver and gold. There is no reward for a Mabroor (accepted) Haj except Jannah." - Tirmidhi; Nasa-ee; Khutubaatul Kaam, Page 201.
10. Nikaah: Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu `Alayhi Wasallam has said: "It is the right of Allah Ta'aala to assist three such people: (Among which he said one is): The one who makes nikaah (marries) with the intention of remaining chaste and modest." - Tirmidhi; Nasa-ee; Ibn Maajah; Khutubaatul Ahkaam, Page 45.
Sayyidatina `Aa-isha Radhiyallahu `Anha reports that Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu `Alayhi Wasallam has said: "Marry women, they bring wealth for you (i.e. Allah Ta'aala increases the barakah in one's wealth. Dowry is not meant here)." Bazzaaz; Hayatul Muslimeen, Page 249.
11. Tabligh: Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu `Alayhi Wasallam has said: "Command the carrying out of virtuous deeds, you will be granted abundance (articles will become low-priced). Prohibit evil and you will be assisted." - Khutubaat Ma-thurah, Page 33.
Allah Most High says in the Qur'aan Karim: "O ye who believe! If ye help Allah, He will help you and will make your foothold firm." - Surah Muhammad, 7.
12. Salaam when entering the home: Sayyidina Anas Radhiyallahu `Anhu says that Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu `Alayhi Wasallam said: "Son, when you enter your home say the salaam. It is a source of barakah for you and your family."
Some `ulama say, one who says salaam first to one's family, will be blessed with barakah in wealth and offspring.
Sayyidina Abu Umaa-mah Radhiyallahu `Anhu says that Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu `Alayhi Wasallam said: There are three people to whom Allah Ta'aala has given surety. Allah Ta'aala is sufficient for them in this world, and Jannah is their abode in the hereafter:
a. The one who says salaam when entering his home, Allah is a surety for him.
b. The one who goes towards the masjid (to perform salaah). He is under Allah's surety.
e. The one who goes out in the Path of Allah for Jihaad. He is under the surety of Allah.
13. Laylatul Baraa-ah: Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu `Alayhi Wasallam has said: "Perform ibaadah (devotions) on the night of the fifteenth of Sha'baan, and fast during its day. Allah Ta'aala comes to the nether sky as soon as the sun sets and announces: `Is there anyone seeking forgiveness, that I may forgive him? Is there anyone seeking rizq (sustenance) that I may grant him rizq? Is there anyone in troubles and difficulties that I may grant him health and prosperity? Is there someone...? Is there someone...? till the time of fajr." - Ibn Majaah; Bayhaqi; Masnoon Aa'maal, Page 20.
14. Latitude in spending on the wife: Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu `Alayhi Wasallam said: "Fear Allah in the affairs of women (wives), because they are your captives. You have acquired them with an agreement and promise to Allah. You have made their private parts halaal with the kalimah of Allah, therefore, practise latitude regarding their clothing and spending, so that Allah Ta'aala may grant abundance in your rizq; barakah in your life-span and whatever you wish may be fulfilled." - Surur Khaatir.
15. Nawaafil of Ishraaq: Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu `Alayhi Wasallam narrates that Allah Most High has said: "O son of Aadam, perform four rak'ahs nafl for Me during the first part of the day with ikhlaas (sincerity). I will suffice for you in your endeavours." - Tirmidhi.
Observe! how reward is gained from Allah Ta'aala, also, how all endeavours are fulfilled? The grace of the deen and dunya has come to hand. People run hither and tither when in difficulties and flatter people. Would that! they turn to Allah Ta'aala and carry out the prescribed duties and perform salaah. Then their worldly needs will also be straightened out; abundant reward attained; and they will be saved from the disgrace of flattering and bowing to people. - Bahishti-Zewar, Page 225.
Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu `Alayhi Wasallam narrates the command of Allah Jalla Jalaaluhu: "Remember Me for a little while after the fajr and asr salaah. I will suffice for you for the portion (time) inbetween." A hadith states: "Remember (make dhikr of) Allah. He will aid you in your pious endeavours." - Ahmed.
16. The five salaahs: A Sahaabi Radhiyallahu `Anhu says: "When the household of Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu `Alayhi Wasallam experienced difficulty in their expences he commanded the performing of salaah, and recited this aayah: `And enjoin upon thy people worship, and be constant therein. We ask not of thee a provision: We provide for thee. And the sequel is for righteousness." - Surah Ta Ha, 132.
A hadith states: "Salaah is the cause of Allah's pleasure: It is a beloved act of the malaa-i-kah (angels); a sunnah of the Ambiyaa `Alayhimus Salaam; the nur (light) of ma'rifah is achieved by it; du'aas are accepted; and barakah in rizq is attained;" - Fadhaa-il Aa'maal, Page 315.
17. Conceal one's need and hunger: Sayyidina Ibn `Abbas Radhiyallahu `Anhu narrates a saying of Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu `Alayhi Wasallam that: "One who is hungry, or is in need, and conceals these from the people, then Allah Ta'aala through His Mercy takes it upon Himself to grant the person rizq from halaal possessions for the year."
18. Silah Rahmi (Treating relatives well): "Say Rasulullah Sallallahu `Alayhi Wasallam has sai( who wishes to receive abundant rizq, and print footsteps last long, should treat relatives congenially.' -Mishkaat.
By `Prints of the footsteps last long' it is meant a long life. The longer a person lives, the longer the foot prints of the feet will remain on the ground. The food prints of the one who dies, does not remain. - Fadhaa-il Sadaqaat, Page 2
19. Kalimah to keep away poverty: Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu `Alayhi Wasallam has said: "The kalima:
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is a medicine for ninety nine diseases, among which the most minor one is worry and sorrow.' - Tirmidhi.
If with the above kalimah the following is added:
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Allah Ta'aala will remove seventy calamities, among which the most minor one is poverty. - Tirmidhi; Mishkaat.
20. Tawakkul (reliance) on Allah: Sayyidina `Imraan bin Husayn Radhiyallahu `Anhu narrates from Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu `Alayhi Wasallam that: "The person who (sincerely) relies on Allah Ta'aala, Allah Ta'aala will suffice for all the responsibilities of that person. Rizq will be received from such sources, whence it cannot be imagined. The one who relies on the (material) world, Allah Ta'aala hands that person over to the world." - Hayatul Muslimeen, Page 128.
Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu `Alayhi Wasallam has said: "If you have proper and sincere tawakkul (reliance) on Allah Ta'ala. He will grant you rizq like the birds are given rizq, who come out of their nests in the morning with empty stomachs and return to their nests in the evening with a full stomach. Allah Ta'aala says: "And whosoever keepeth his duty to Allah, Allah will appoint a way out for him..." - surah Talaaq, 2; Minhaajul `Aa-bideen, Page 180.
Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu `Alayhi Wasallam has said: "One who wishes to become the most strongest, should make tawakkul on Allah Ta'aala. One who wishes to become the most respectful, should adopt taqwa (piety). The one who wishes to become the most wealthiest, should rely more in the qudrah (power) of Allah than that which is in one's possession." - Fadhaa-il Sadaqaat.
21. Satisfaction with Taqdeer (Allah's knowledge of every happening): Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu `Alayhi Wasallam has said: "Whatever Allah Ta'aala grants His bondsmen, He tests them with it. If they are content with their fate, He grants them barakah in their rizq (sustenance). If they are not content, He does not grant them barakah." - Musnad Ahmed.
22. Business: Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu `Alayhi Wasallam has said: "Trade, because rizq has ten portions, of which trade consists of nine portions." -Ahyaul-Uloom.
23. Truthfulness: Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu `Alayhi Wasallam has said: "When the seller and the buyer speak the truth during a transaction, and reveal the defects (of the article), Allah Ta'aala grants them barakah in their transaction. If they speak lies and conceal defects, barakah is removed from that sale." -Bukhari; Ahya-ul-Uloom.
Barakah and prosperity in rizq is a result of faithfulness. Those whose trust and faithfulness is well known, every person wishes to have dealings with them, which results in much benefits; Those who are well known for their fraud and cheating, people keep away from them. The meaning of barakah is that a person possesses only a little wealth, and is happy and content. Many others also benefit and gain comfort from this wealth. - Tijaarat aur Kasbe Halaal.
24. Begin work early in the morning: Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu `Alayhi Wasallam has said: "To seek and attain halaal rizq, begin early in the morning, as this results in barakah and prosperity in one's work." - Uswah Rasul Akram Sallallahu `Alayhi Wasallam, Page 278.
25. Travel: Sayyidina Abu Hurayrah Radhiyallahu `Anhu narrates that Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu `Alayhi Wasallam has said: "Travel, you shall gain good health and you will be granted rizq." - Tibbun Nabawi Sallallahu `Alayhi Wasallam, Page 44.
26. Eating of a fallen morsel: Sayyidina Jaabir Radhiyallahu `Anhu reports that Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu `Alayhi Wasallam has said: "When your morsel falls, pick it up and wipe (clean) whatever has got onto it, then eat it. Do not leave it for the shaytaan. He also said, the one who when eating, eats the little morsels that have fallen onto the table cloth, will always experience abundance in rizq." - Tibbun Nabawi Sallallahu `Alayhi Wasallam, Page 10.
27. Barakah of du'aa: Sayyidina Abu Sa'eed Khudari Radhiyallahu `Anhu narrates: "A person said, Ya Rasulullah (Sallallahu `Alayhi Wasallam)! A lot of worry and debt has surrounded me. He said: `I will show you such words, the recital of which will alleviate all your worries and your debts will also be paid'. That person said: `Very well'. He said: `Say morning and evening:
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That person says: `I did this, hence, all my worries vanished, and my debt was also paid'." - Abu Dawud; Jazaaa-ul Aa'maal, Page 33.
Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu `Alayhi Wasallam has said: "The one who encounters poverty, and reveals it to the people, shall remain in poverty. The one who submits one's state of poverty to Allah, Allah Ta'aala will grant that person rizq sooner or later." - Tirmidhi.
Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu `Alayhi Wasallam has said: "The one who seeks ghina (become free from want, self sufficiency) from Allah, Allah Ta'aala will grant that person ghina." - Sadaqaat, Page 437.
28. Ramadhaan: Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu `Alayhi Wasallam has said: "The rizq of a mu'min is increased in this month." - Khutubaat Ahkaam. Page 180.
A Muslim who sincerely spends the month of Ramadhaan in `ibaadah and sown (fasts), will gain abundant sustenance. Experience has proven this to be correct.
29. Market grains at a cheap price: Sayyidina `Umar Radhiyallahu `Anhu narrates from Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu `Alayhi Wasallam: "The one who imports (brings from another place) grain, so that it could be sold at a cheaper price to the people, will gain (barakah) in sustenance. The one who hoards is accursed." - Mishkaat; Fadhaa-il Sadaqaat.
30. Spend with moderation and regulation: Sayyidina Anas Radhiyallahu `Anhu, Sayyidina Abu Umaa-mah Radhiyallahu `Anhu, Sayyidina Ibn `Abbas Radhiyallahu `Anhu and Sayyidina `Ali Radhiyallahu `Anhu reported: "Tread the path of moderation (i.e. Do not be miserly nor wasteful, but think, understand, sustain oneself with thriftiness, and spend with regulation and moderation when necessary. For this manner of spending) is half of one's spending. The one who treads this moderate path (when spending) will never become needy. In spending wastefully, wealth does not remain." - Hayatul Muslimeen, Page 245.
31. Qanaa'ah (Contentment and satisfaction): Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu `Alayhi Wasallam has said: "Whatever Allah Ta'aala gives His creation, He examines them in it. If they are pleased with their fate, they are granted barakah in their rizq (sustenance). If they are not pleased, their rizq is not made extensive." - Musnad Ahmed; Uswah Rasul Akram Sallallahu `Alayhi Wasallam, Page 478.
32. The facts of Barakah: Sufyaan Thawri Rahmatullahi `Alayhi says: "There is no possibility that halaal wealth and earnings can be spent wastefully. Everything is made for some special object. If it is useful and beneficial, then it consists of barakah. If it does not, it does not contain barakah. For example, there is money because by its means one can eat and clothe one's self and attain comfort of the world. If money is used for a correct purpose it will have barakah, but if it is not used in a correct manner and wasted, it will be void of barakah." - Islaahul Muslimeen, Page 188.
33. The result of wastage: The Muslims become ruined and miserable due to being wasteful. Still too, their eyes do not open. People try to make means of increasing their income, over which they have no control. They do not make means of decreasing their spending, over which they do have control. Before spending, ponder at least three times, that this, which we intend spending, is it really necessary? If we do not have it, will it cause us any harm. Where it is necessary, ponder if it really is necessary to spend a big sum, or can it be attained for a lesser amount. A beneficial way of avoiding wastage is to take stock of one's household and other possessions. Many such items will be found that are not needed or may be rotting. Remove such needless items. If this method is adopted once, thereafter one will not purchase things that is not needed. - Islaahul Muslimeen, Page 497.