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become puffed up and rebellious (another meaning in the root Taga); otherwise the Wrath of Allah is sure to descend
on you.' (20.81)
2603 This gives the key-note to Moses's constant tussle with his own people, and introduces immediately afterwards the
incident of the golden calf. (20.81)
20:132 - Enjoin prayer on thy people and be constant therein. We ask thee not to provide
sustenance: We provide it for thee. But the (fruit of) the Hereafter is for Righteousness. 2657
2657 Sustenance, in the sense of the ordinary needs of life, the man of Allah does not worry about. That is provided by
Allah for all, the just and the unjust. But the special provision, the Real Sustenance, the spiritual fruit, is for a righteous
life in the service of Allah. (20.132
22:34 - To every people did We appoint rites (of sacrifice) that they might celebrate the name of
Allah over the sustenance He gave them from animals (fit for food) but your Allah is one Allah:
submit then your wills to Him (in Islam) and give thou the Good News to those who humble
themselves 28102811
2810 This is the true end of sacrifice, not propitiation of higher powers, for Allah is One, and He does not delight in flesh or
blood (xxii. 37), but a symbol of thanksgiving to Allah by sharing meat with fellow-men. The solemn pronouncement of
Allah's name over the sacrifice is an essential part of the rite. (22.34)
2811 The good news: i.e. the Message of Allah, that He will accept in us the sacrifice of self for the benefit of our fellowmen.
(22.34)
22:50 - "Those who believe and work righteousness for them is forgiveness and a sustenance
most generous. 2829
2829 The "sustenance" must be construed in the widest sense, spiritual as well as intellectual and physical. The reward of
righteousness is far more generous than any merit there may be in the creature following the Will of his Creator.
(22.50)
22:58 - Those who leave their homes in the cause of Allah and are then slain or die on them will
Allah bestow verily a goodly Provision: truly Allah is He Who bestows the best Provision. 2838
2838 Rizq: sustenance, provision. I have preferred the latter word here, because after death we can only think of rizq in a
large metaphorical sense. i.e., all the provision necessary to equip the person for a full and happy Future Life, and
also, I think, a provision for his dependents and near and dear ones in this life. (22.58)
23:72 - Or is it that thou askest them for some recompense? But the recompense of thy Lord is
best: He is the Best of those who give sustenance. 2920
2920 This is the last of the questions, beginning with xxiii. 68 above, showing the absurdity of the position taken up by the
Unbelievers. (1) The Message of Allah is as old as humanity: why do they fight shy of it? (2) They have known their
Prophet to be true and righteous: why do they deny him? (3) Is it madness to bring the bitter Truth before them? (4)
Does the Prophet ask any worldly reward from them? If not, why do they reject his unselfish efforts for their own
good? (23.72)
29:17 - "For ye do worship idols besides Allah and ye invent falsehood. The things that ye worship
besides Allah have no power to give you sustenance: then seek ye sustenance from Allah
serve Him and be grateful to Him: to Him will be your return. 3439
3439 Sustenance: in the symbolic as well as the literal sense. Seek from Allah all that is necessary for your upkeep and
development, and for preparing you for your future Destiny. Lay all your hopes in Him and in no one else. Dedicate
yourselves to His worship. He will give you all that is necessaq for your growth and well being, and you should show
your gratitude to Him by conforming your will entirely to His. (29.17)
29:60 - How many are the creatures that carry not their own sustenance? It is Allah Who feeds
(both) them and you: for He hears and knows (all things). 3492
3492 If we look at the animal creation, we see that many creatures seem almost helpless to find their own food or sustain
their full life, being surrounded by many enemies. Yet in the Plan of Allah they find full sustenance and protection. So
does man. Man's needs-as well as helplessness-are by many degrees greater. Yet Allah provides for him as for all
His creatures. Allah listens to the wish and cry of all His creatures and He knows their needs and how to provide for
them all. Man should not therefore hesitate to suffer exile or persecution in Allah's Cause. (29.60)
29:62 - Allah enlarges the sustenance (which He gives) to whichever of His servants He pleases;
and He (similarly) grants by (strict) measure (as He pleases): for Allah has full knowledge of all
things. 3495
Cf. xiii. 26. Unequal gifts are not a sign of chaos in Allah's universe. Allah provides for all according to their real needs and
their most suitable requirements, according to His perfect knowledge and understanding of His creatures. (29.62)
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