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Do they not see that Allah expands provision for And in the alternation of night and day and the
whoever He wills and also restricts it? There are provision Allah sends down from the sky, bring-
certainly Signs in that for people who believe. ing the earth to life by it after it has died, and the
(30:37) varying direction of the winds, there are Signs for
But those of you who are obedient to Allah and people who use their intellect. (45:5)
His Messenger and act rightly will be given their (And We sent down blessed water from the sky)
reward twice over; and We have prepared gener- as provision for Our servants; by it We brought a
ous provision for them. (33:31) dead land to life. That is how the Emergence will
This is so that He may recompense those who take place. (50:11)
believe and do right actions. They will have for- Your provision is in heaven–and what you are
giveness and generous provision. (34:4) promised. (51:22)
There was also a sign for Saba in their dwelling I do not require any provision from them and I do
place: two gardens–one to the right and one to not require them to nourish Me. (51:57)
the left. ‘Eat of your Lord’s provision and give Do you nonetheless regard this discourse with
thanks to Him: a bountiful land and a forgiving scorn and think your provision depends on your
Lord.’ (34:15) denial of the truth? (56:81-82)
Say: ‘My Lord expands the provision of anyone He who has plenty should spend out from his
He wills or restricts it. But the majority of plenty, but he whose provision is restricted
mankind do not know it.’ (34:36) should spend from what Allah has given him.
Say: ‘My Lord expands the provision of any of Allah does not demand from any self more than
His servants He wills or restricts it. But anything He has given it. Allah will appoint after difficulty,
you expend will be replaced by Him. He is the ease. (65:7)
Best of Providers.’ (34:39) Who is there who could provide for you if He
And when they are told, ‘Spend from the provi- withholds His provision? Yet still they obstinately
sion Allah has given you,’ those who disbelieve persist in insolence and evasion. (67:21)
say to those who believe, ‘Why should we feed But then when He tests him by restricting his pro-
someone whom, if He wished, Allah would feed vision, he says, ‘My Lord has humiliated me!’
Himself? You are clearly in error.’ (36:47) (89:16)
They (believers) will have preordained provision
(in Gardens of Delight). (37:41) PSALMS (SEE ZABUR)
This is Our provision which will never run out.
(38:54) PUBERTY
Do they not know that Allah expands the provi- You who believe! Those you own as slaves and
sion of anyone He wills and restricts it? There are those of you who have not yet reached puberty
certainly Signs in that for people who believe. should ask your permission to enter at three
(39:52) times: before the Dawn Prayer, when you have
It is He Who shows you His Signs and sends undressed at noon, and after the Prayer of
down provision to you out of heaven. But none Night–three times of nakedness for you. There is
pay heed save those who repent. (40:13) nothing wrong for you or them at other times in
The Keys of the heavens and earth belong to Him. moving around among yourselves from one to
He expands the provision of anyone He wills or another. In this way Allah makes the Signs clear
restricts it. He has knowledge of all things. (42:12) to you. Allah is All-Knowing, All-Wise. (24:58)
Were Allah to expand the provision of His ser- Once your children have reached puberty, they
vants, they would act as tyrants on the earth. But should ask your permission to enter as those be-
He sends down whatever He wills in a measured fore them also asked permission. In this way
way. He is aware of and He sees His servants. Allah makes His Signs clear to you. Allah is All-
(42:27) Knowing, All-Wise. (24:59)
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