Having misunderstood the purport of the revelation which says...

Having misunderstood the purport of the revelation which says: ‘And whoever is careful of (his duty to) Allah, He will make for him an outlet and give him sustenance from whence he thinks not,’ [^1] a group of the Prophet’s companions left their jobs and devoted themselves to worship, saying ‘Our needs will be met.’ When their news reached the Prophet (S) he sent for them to interrogate them about their action. They told him that Allah had guaranteed their sustenance.

The Prophet (S) said: The supplication of those who do like this will not be granted. Keep on having endeavour.’” Imam Musa al-Kazim (a.s.) said: “Keep away from idleness and sloth; because they forbid you your portion in this world and the world to come.” Answering the objection of a friend to his working hard in the field, he (a.s.) said: “Those who were better than me and my father worked with their own hands.

The Messenger of Allah, Imam ‘Ali and my forefathers worked with their hands and it is the manner of the prophets and their successors and of the righteous.” [^1]: The Qur’an 65:2-3. Previous…