وَيَرْزُقْهُ مِنْ حَيْثُ لَا يَحْتَسِبُ ۚ وَمَن يَتَوَكَّلْ عَلَى ٱللَّهِ فَهُوَ حَسْبُهُۥٓ ۚ إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ بَـٰلِغُ أَمْرِهِۦ ۚ قَدْ جَعَلَ ٱللَّهُ لِكُلِّ شَىْءٍ قَدْرًا 3
Translations
And will provide for him from where he does not expect. And whoever relies upon Allāh - then He is sufficient for him. Indeed, Allāh will accomplish His purpose. Allāh has already set for everything a [decreed] extent.
Transliteration
Wa-yaruzuqhu min hayathu laa yahtasib. Wa-man yatawakkal alallahi fahuwa hasbuh. Inna allaha balightu amrih. Qad jaala allahu likulli shay'in qadra.
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah reassures believers that Allah provides sustenance from unexpected sources for those who fear Him and adopt taqwa (piety). Ibn Kathir emphasizes that tawakkul (reliance) on Allah is both a condition and a means through which He fulfills His promise of provision, and that Allah's decree and wisdom encompasses all matters with perfect precision and timing.
Revelation Context
This ayah appears in the context of Surah At-Talaq, which addresses divorce and the responsibilities of separated couples. The verse reassures women (and all believers) facing uncertainty after divorce that Allah will provide for them if they maintain piety, offering consolation during a difficult social and personal circumstance.
Related Hadiths
The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: 'Whoever puts his trust in Allah, He will suffice him' (Jami' at-Tirmidhi 2347). Also relevant: 'If you were to rely upon Allah with reliance due to Him, He would provide for you as He provides for the birds' (Sunan Ibn Majah 4164).
Themes
Key Lesson
Trust in Allah combined with righteous conduct opens doors of provision that human calculation cannot foresee; believers should not despair in hardship but maintain faith that Allah's plan is perfectly measured and will sustain them through all circumstances.