English book · 100 Principles for Purposeful Living

Not Permissible to Stop Talking for More than Three Days

English book, p. 48

By Maulana Wahiduddin Khan

a person finds a source of sustenance, he should give thanks to God and stick to it. If he leaves it without a real reason, he will lose God's favor. Perseverance is the secret to success in life. This tradition teaches us perseverance and stability. Success in economic life is always achieved through hard work. A man should look to the future instead of the present. This tradition tells us that we should not feel discouraged by looking at the present situation. Rather we should make efforts to create a temperament of foresight in economic activities. 79. Provision from God The Quran states that the sustenance of all living beings on earth is the responsibility of God. (11:6) The Prophet of Islam has also observed that no one could take away what God has destined for a man or a woman. No one can reduce it or increase it. (Al-Mujam al-Kabir, Hadith No. 7694) This declaration is a guarantee to every man and woman that no one is going to take their blessings away. A person with this conviction will receive two benefits. Firstly, he will have the confidence that whatever he has will not be taken away from him. Secondly, with this belief, he will work with the confidence that he will bear the fruits of his efforts and that no one is strong enough to stand between him and his provision. This sustenance is a right that the Lord of the worlds has decreed for man, and no one can have it canceled. This belief removes the feeling of despair from inside a person. He can stand in the midst of issues and say, “Someone can take away my job from me, but no one is strong enough to take away my destiny.” 80. Contentment

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