In the shades of His two names: Al-Qābid and Al-Bāsit:
Our Lord, Exalted be He, is the One Who expands the provision for whomever He wills, ending poverty altogether, and Who constricts it to whomever He wills, until he possesses nothing. He does that by His perfect ability and justice, in line with His wisdom, and in ways that suit the conditions of His servants.If He gives him abundance, this does not stem from extravagance or ignorance, and if He constricts His sustenance, this is not due to insufficiency or st inginess.
Allah Almighty says:
{If Allah were to give abundant provision to [all] His slaves, they would transgress on earth; but He sends down what He wills in due measure. Indeed, He is All-Aware and All- Seeing of His slaves.}
[Surat ash - Shūra: 27]
When the prices went up during the Prophet’s lifetime, the Companions (may Allah be pleased with them) asked the Prophet (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) to fix the prices. They said:
“O Messenger of Allah, the prices have gone up. So, fix the prices for us.” He said:“Allah is the One Who fixes prices, the constrictor, the Expander, the Provider.”
[N arrated by Ibn Mājah; Sahīh (authentic)
If He gives him abundance, this does not stem from extravagance or ignorance, and if He constricts His sustenance, this is not due to insufficiency or stinginess.
Allah Almighty says: {If Allah were to give abundant provision to [all] His slaves, they would transgress on earth; but He sends down what He wills in due measure. Indeed, He is All - Aware and All - Seeing of His slaves.}
[Surat ash - Shūra: 27]
When the prices went up during the Prophet’s lifetime, the Companions (may Allah be pleased with them) asked the Prophet (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) to fix the prices. They said:
“O Messenger o f Allah, the prices have gone up. So, fix the prices for us.” He said: “Allah is the One Who fix es prices, the constrictor, the Expander, the Provider.”
[Narrated by Ibn Mājah; Sahīh (authentic)]
Our Lord, Exalted be He, takes charity from the wealthy and expands the provision for the weak. He takes charity, grows it, and expands His blessings.
And our Lord is the One Who takes the souls out of the bodies at the time of death and expands the souls in them at the beginning of life.
Also, Allah Almighty constricts the hearts of people and makes them so narrow as if they were climbing into the sky, and He expands them beyond capacity out of His benevolence, kindness, and beauty, thus putting joy and relief into them. In the Qur’an, He says:
{Whoever Allah wills to guide, He opens his heart to Islam; and whoever He wills to lead astray, He makes his heart tight and constricted, as if he were climbing up into the sky. This is how Allah punishes those who do not believe.}
[Surat al-An‘ām: 125]
Our Lord constricts and expands by His two honorable Hands, in a real manner and in a way that befits His majesty and magnificence, for whomever He wills among His servants. This includes the heavens and the earth.
Allah Almighty says:{They did not revere Allah His true reverence . On the Day of Resurrection, the whole earth will be in His Grip, and the heavens will be rolled up in His Right Hand. Glorified and exalted is He above all what they associate with Him!}
[Surat az - Zumar: 67]
The Prophet (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) is authentically reported to have said:
“Allah Almighty will take hold of His heavens and earth with Hi s two Hands and say: ‘I am Allah - constricting and expanding His Fingers - I am the King.’”
[Narrated by Muslim]
And our Lord expands His Hand to accept the repentance of those who do wrong. The Prophet (may Allah’s peace and blessings be up
on him) is authentically reported to have said:
“Allah expands His Hand during the night so the sinners of the day may repent, and expands His Hand during the day so the sinners of the night may repent. He keeps doing so until the sun rises from the west.”
[Narrated by Musl im]
{They did not revere Allah His true reverence. On the Day of Resurrection, the whole earth will be in His Grip, and the heavens will be rolled up in His Right Hand. Glorified and exalted is He above all what they associate with Him!}
[Surat az - Zumar: 6 7]
The Prophet (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) is authentically reported to have said:
“Allah Almighty will take hold of His heavens and earth with His two Hands and say: ‘I am Allah - constricting and expanding His Fingers - I am the King.’”
[Narrated by Muslim]
And our Lord expands His Hand to accept the repentance of those who do wrong. The Prophet (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) is authentically reported to have said:
“Allah expands His Hand during the night s o the sinners of the day may repent, and expands His Hand during the day so the sinners of the night may repent. He keeps doing so until the sun rises from the west.”
[Narrated by Muslim]
Our Lord also gives respite to the sinners, making them live between hope and fear.
Our Lord expands His Hand every night to those who ask and supplicate Him. The Prophet (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) is authentically reported to have said:
“...Then He expands His Hands and says: ‘Who will lend One Who is neither indigent n or tyrant?’”
[Narrated by Muslim]
Also, our Lord gives expanse in knowledge and stature to whomever He wills. In the Qur’an, He says:
{...And has increased him abundantly in knowledge and physique...}
[Surat al - Baqarah: 247]
Our Lord will take ahandful of Hellfire, with His honorable Hand, and bring out people who have never done any good. In a lengthy Hadīth, the Prophet (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) said:
“And He will take a handful of Hellfire, bringing out of it some people who never did good .”
[Narrated by Muslim]
“...Then He expands His Hands and says: ‘Who will lend One Who is neither indigent nor tyrant?’”
[Narrated by Muslim]
Also, our Lord gives expanse in knowledge and stature to whomever He wills. In the Qur’an, He says:
{...And has increased him abundantly in knowledge and physique...}
[Surat al - Baqarah: 247]
Our Lord will take a handful of Hellfire, with His honorable Hand, and bring out people who have never done any good. In a lengthy Hadīth, the Prophet (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) said:
“And He will take a handful of Hellfire, bringing out of it some people who never did good.”
[Narrated by Muslim]
Also, our Lord constricts and expands light and darkness, leading to the alternation of night and day.
And He constricts things by prohibition and expands others by permission.
He also constricts and expands the hearts of His servants, and thus the believers live between hope and fear.
He constricts and expands, and He elevates and lowers, by justice and measure.
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