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wa-kulū mimmā razaqakumu llāhu ḥalālan ṭayyiban wa-ttaqū llāha lladhī ʾantum bihī muʾminūna
Eat the lawful and good things Allah has provided you, and be wary of Allah in whom you have faith.
— Ali Quli Qarai
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Surah Al-Ma’idah, Verse 88
88. "And eat from the lawful and good things which Allah has provided for you; and be in awe of Allah Whom you have Faith in."
In the previous verse, the words were about the prohibition of unlawful things, while in this verse it has enjoined people to lawfully enjoying the merits of Allah. It says:
"And eat from the lawful and good things which Allah has provided for you;"
The only condition in this course is that you should avoid opposing the command of Allah in whom you believe.
That is, your faith to Allah requires that you respect all his commandments both in enjoying the merits of Allah and observing moderation and piety. The Holy Prophet (S) said:
"It is obligatory for every Muslim believer, man or woman, to gain lawful things." 3
Again, the Holy Prophet (S) said:
"Worship consists of seventy parts, the best of which is seeking the lawful material." 4
Also, the Holy Prophet (S) said:
"Seeking for lawful sustenance is the same as holy struggle in the way of Allah". 5
The Holy Prophet (S) said:
"Next to the obligatory prayers, seeking for lawful (sustenance) is necessary and compulsory." 6
The Holy Prophet (S) said:
"Gaining income through a lawful way, is the most exalted deed." 7
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