The former Imams used to work hard for it.

The former Imams used to work hard for it.” He (a.s.) also said: “Do not fail to acquire your livelihood, lest you should he a burden on people.” He (a.s.) also said: “Keep on being pious and seeking what is with Allah. I swear by Allah that I do not recommend you anything other than what we (Imams) do.

So work hard and, when you have performed your morning prayer, go out for sustenance and look for what is lawful; then Allah will give you and provide you with your needs.” He (a.s.) also said: “Do not quit seeking for lawful sustenance.

Do your best and have reliance (on God).” Answering one of his companions who had objected to his going out on a hot day for sustenance, he (a.s.) said: “I go out for sustenance, so that I should be independent of people.” On a similar occasion, he (a.s.) said: “I like suffering from the heat of the sun for sustenance.” On a similar occasion, he (a.s.) said: “Leave me.

I like Allah to see me working with my hands and seeking for a lawful sustenance with suffering.” He (a.s.) also said: “If it comes about that you knew the ultimate relief would come the next day, you should never give up going out for sustenance.” He (a.s.) also said: “The reward of him who toils on behalf of his household is like the reward of him who does jihad for the sake of Allah.” He (a.s.) also said: “Farmers are the treasures of Allah in His land, and among actions, nothing is more beloved by Allah than farming.” He (a.s.) also said: “Farmers are treasures for men.

They plant good things which Allah provides people with. They will have the best and highest position on the Day of Judgement and will be called ‘The Blessed Ones’.” He (a.s.) also said: “Sow and plant; I swear by Allah that people have not engaged themselves in any occupation better and more beloved than it.” He (a.s.) also said: “Farming is the greatest alchemy.” He (a.s.) also said: “Do not give up business, so that you might be abased.

Do business and Allah will bless you.” He (a.s.) also said: “Do not give up business. Ask of the bounty of Allah.” He (a.s.) also said: “The prayers of him who quits seeking for sustenance will not be granted.