“A Raaziq” or “A Razaaq” the provider

This is one of the names of Allah the Exalted. The second version “a Razaaq” shows excess of this quality, that He is abundant and continuous in His provision.

Allah says about our provision (translation):

Saeed bin Jubayr as well as A Dhahaak may Allah have Mercy on them both said regarding this verse:

Understanding this eliminates the un-Islamic practice of people being hostile to others who are in the same trade and removes the concept of the “hostile competitor” This is why we can observe in many Muslim countries, submission to this truth. Sellers advertise their wares on the same street, often next to one another and for the most part are content with whoever the buyer decides to  purchase from. This no doubt comes from their faith and conviction that their provision has already been written by Allah.

The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said:

This does not mean that one does not have to go out and earn.

Similar to this is the hadeeth which Ibn Abbas reported that combines depending on Allah while also knowing that one’s provision is decreed by Allah and cannot be taken away. He said: