Allah SWT has guaranteed sustenance for all living creatures on this earth. He has promised that no creature will lack sustenance. This is stated in the verse of the Quran:

۞ وَمَا مِنْ دَاۤبَّةٍ فِى الْاَرْضِ اِلَّا عَلَى اللّٰهِ رِزْقُهَا وَيَعْلَمُ مُسْتَقَرَّهَا وَمُسْتَوْدَعَهَا ۗ كُلٌّ فِيْ كِتٰبٍ مُّبِيْنٍ

Artinya: “Dan tidak ada suatu binatang melata pun di bumi melainkan Allah-lah yang memberi rezekinya, dan Dia mengetahui tempat berdiam binatang itu dan tempat penyimpanannya. Semuanya tertulis dalam Kitab yang nyata (Lauh mahfuzh).” (QS. Hud: 6)

Even in difficult and desperate circumstances, God has guaranteed our sustenance through various means. These include employers, buyers of goods, the fertility of our soil, which fosters diverse flora and fauna, and generous individuals who are willing to give.

So, friends, don't worry about facing hardship. Because, as long as we keep moving, working hard, and striving, Allah will surely provide for us.

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1. Abundant Fortune due to Effort

وَاَنْ لَّيْسَ لِلْاِنْسَانِ اِلَّا مَا سَعٰىۙ وَاَنَّ سَعْيَهٗ سَوْفَ يُرٰىۖ

Artinya: “Dan bahwasanya seorang manusia tiada memperoleh selain apa yang telah diusahakannya, dan bahwasanya usaha itu kelak akan diperlihatkan (kepadanya).” (QS. An-Najm: 39-40)

Allah has guaranteed the sustenance of all creatures, but He will also assess our efforts. Our country is currently facing a dire economic situation. Purchasing power is low, job opportunities are limited, food prices are high, and so on. These conditions undoubtedly put a strain on the majority of the population.

Even if circumstances seem dire, God willing, as long as we keep moving and striving, Allah will open the doors of sustenance and grant it to us. For that is His promise. So, keep striving and working hard, friends!

2. Abundant Provisions Due to Frequent Istighfar

An example is in the Quran, Surah Noah. Famine, crop failure, and unpredictable weather may occur because humans over-exploit natural resources. They cause much damage without any effort to repair it. Allah says,

فَقُلْتُ اسْتَغْفِرُوْا رَبَّكُمْ اِنَّهٗ كَانَ غَفَّارًاۙ يُّرْسِلِ السَّمَاۤءَ عَلَيْكُمْ مِّدْرَارًاۙ وَّيُمْدِدْكُمْ God bless you وَّيَجْعَلْ لَّكُمْ اَنْهٰرًاۗ

Artinya: “Maka aku katakan kepada mereka: ‘Mohonlah ampun kepada Tuhanmu (istighfar), sesungguhnya Dia adalah Maha Pengampun, niscaya Dia akan mengirimkan hujan kepadamu dengan lebat, dan membanyakkan harta dan anak-anakmu, dan mengadakan untukmu kebun-kebun dan mengadakan (pula di dalamnya) untukmu sungai-sungai.” (QS. Nuh: 10-12)

If we do a lot of bad things, our sustenance will be hampered. Therefore, do more istighfar, ask Allah for forgiveness. Also join in efforts to improve yourself. Allah guarantees the sustenance of those who make istighfar/ask for forgiveness.

3. Abundant Provisions Due to Gratitude 

Gratitude is the best way to appreciate Allah's blessings. A beautiful concept in the Quran, its opposite is disbelief. Those who are stingy or too stingy, even self-loathing, will always feel they lack sufficient provisions. Yet, Allah promises that our provisions will multiply if we are grateful to Him.

وَاِذْ تَاَذَّنَ رَبُّكُمْ لَىِٕنْ شَكَرْتُمْ لَاَزِيْدَنَّكُمْ وَلَىِٕنْ كَفَرْتُمْ اِنَّ عَذَابِيْ لَشَدِيْدٌ

Artinya: “Dan (ingatlah juga), tatkala Tuhanmu memaklumkan: Sesungguhnya jika kamu bersyukur, pasti Kami akan menambah (nikmat) kepadamu, dan jika kamu mengingkari (nikmat-Ku), maka sesungguhnya azab-Ku sangat pedih.” (QS. Ibrahim: 7)

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4. Unexpected Abundant Fortune

When we truly surrender by putting our trust in Allah, relying solely on Him for the fruits of our labor, blessings may come at unexpected times and from unexpected sources. When we desperately need it, but struggle to find a way out, Allah will always provide for our needs.

وَّيَرْزُقْهُ مِنْ حَيْثُ لَا يَحْتَسِبُۗ وَمَنْ يَّتَوَكَّلْ عَلَى اللّٰهْ قَدْ جَعَلَ اللّٰهُ لِكُلِّ شَيْءٍ قَدْرًا

Artinya: “Dan memberinya rezeki dari arah yang tiada disangka-sangkanya. Dan barangsiapa yang bertawakkal kepada Allah niscaya Allah akan mencukupkan (keperluan)nya. Sesungguhnya Allah melaksanakan urusan yang (dikehendaki)Nya. Sesungguhnya Allah telah mengadakan ketentuan bagi tiap-tiap sesuatu.” (QS. At-Talaq: 3)

5. Abundant Blessings from Marriage

According to the Quran, increased sustenance also comes from marriage. When you decide to marry, Allah will provide sufficient means of sustenance. This is a promise that will surely come true with the right intentions.

This is explained by Allah in the Qur'an surah An-Nur verse 32:

وَاَنْكِحُوا الْاَيَامٰى مِنْكُمْ وَلصّٰلِحِيْنَ مِنْ وَاِمَاۤىِٕكُمْۗ اِنْ يَّكُوْنُوْا فُقَرَاۤءَ يُغْنِهِمُ اللّٰهُ مِنْ فَضْلِهٖۢ

Artinya: “Dan kawinkanlah orang-orang yang sedirian di antara kamu, dan orang-orang yang layak (berkawin) dari hamba-hamba sahayamu yang lelaki dan hamba-hamba sahayamu yang perempuan. Jika mereka miskin Allah akan memampukan mereka dengan kurnia-Nya. Dan Allah Maha luas (pemberian-Nya) lagi Maha Mengetahui.” (QS. An-Nur: 32)

6. Abundant Blessings by Having Children, Grandchildren, and a Family

During the time of the Prophet Muhammad, there were many cases of infanticide motivated by fear of poverty. This was especially true for girls, as they were considered weaker, unable to work as physically as men.

Thus, Arab parents believe that raising them is a burden on themselves. In reality, having children, grandchildren, and descendants is a blessing from Allah SWT.

وَلَا تَقْتُلُوْٓا اَوْلَادَكُمْ خَشْيَةَ اِمْلَاقٍۗ نَحْنُ نَرْزُقُهُمْ وَاِيَّاكُمْۗ اِنَّ قَتْلَهُمْ كَانَ خِطْـًٔا كَبِيْرًا

Artinya: “Dan janganlah kamu membunuh anak-anakmu karena takut kemiskinan. Kamilah yang akan memberi rezeki kepada mereka dan juga kepadamu. Sesungguhnya membunuh mereka adalah suatu dosa yang besar.” (QS. Al-Isra’: 31)

The verse above explains that children can be a source of prosperity. Therefore, we need not fear poverty when we have children.

7. Guaranteed sustenance due to piety and trust in God

Piety and trust in God here mean fully recognizing the presence of Allah SWT in every aspect of life. Therefore, such a person will carry out His commands, avoid His prohibitions, and always act according to His will.

If someone places their trust in Allah, then Allah will carry out and perfect that person's affairs in accordance with the nature of His iradat, at the appointed time.

وَمَنْ يَّتَّقِ اللّٰهَ يَجْعَلْ لَّهٗ مَخْرَجًا

“…barangsiapa bertakwa kepada Allah niscaya Dia akan membukakan jalan keluar baginya.” (QS. At-Talaq: 2)

Through the verse above, Allah confirms that any servant who is pious and puts his trust in Him in every condition, Allah will surely open a way out for him from all difficulties. 

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8. Abundant Provisions from Giving Alms

Pintu rezeki menurut Al-Qur’an yang terakhir adalah bersedekah. Saat kita sedekah, Allah akan menggantinya dengan berlipat ganda dari nilai yang kita sedekahkan secara ikhlas. Bersedekah dapat menyambungkan tali silaturahmi antara muzaki dengan mustahik yang berhak menerimanya.

Alms in the form of wealth can help those who are entitled to make ends meet.

مَنْ ذَا الَّذِيْ يُقْرِضُ اللّٰهَ قَرْضًا حَسَنًا فَيُضٰعِفَهٗ لَهٗٓ اَضْعَافًا كَثِيْرَةً ۗوَاللّٰضُ وَيَبْصُۣطُۖ وَاِلَيْهِ تُرْجَعُوْنَ

Artinya: “Siapakah yang mau memberi pinjaman kepada Allah, pinjaman yang baik (menafkahkan hartanya di jalan Allah), maka Allah akan meperlipat gandakan pembayaran kepadanya dengan lipat ganda yang banyak. Dan Allah menyempitkan dan melapangkan (rezki) dan kepada-Nya-lah kamu dikembalikan.” (QS. Al-Baqarah: 245)

These are the 8 paths to abundant sustenance according to the concept in the verses of the Koran. Hope it is useful.

And God knows best

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