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Feeling Lost About Rizq - Need Advice, Assalamu Alaikum

Assalamu alaikum, this is a sincere cry for help and I’m not sure where else to turn. I feel like I have no rizq. For five years I’ve been working day and night and have only earned 30k AED total, which barely covered basics like food, water, rent. I’m also under huge debt and don’t even know where to begin fixing it because I can’t secure my own basic needs. I’m not asking for money here, I just don’t know what to do anymore. It’s just me and my sister - we were orphaned young. Tensions are high but it’s mostly the strain of our situation rather than family fights. I have no job prospects right now. I’m trying to build something to pull us out, but progress is very slow and I know these things take time. I work mainly in IT and I’ve reached out to friends and contacts for any kind of job, but after five years of asking I’m exhausted. I’ve prayed to Allah many times for a livelihood and nothing seems to change. I’m at a loss. For reference, I pray and give what zakat or charity I can when possible. I’m trying to keep my faith and ask forgiveness when I slip. I’m not perfect, but I don’t commit major sins. My mother (may Allah grant her Jannah) worked so hard to give us a future, and after she passed my father and his family took what they could and left us struggling. I won’t dwell on him, but he wasn’t kind. What practical steps should I take next? How can I increase my chances of finding halal work or stabilizing our situation? Any dua, practical tips for job searching in IT, managing debt as someone without savings, or community resources to approach would be really appreciated. JazakAllah khair.

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Man this hits hard. Could you list specific skills (frontend, sysadmin, etc.)? If yes, send short samples to recruiters and apply to entry-level remote roles - less competition sometimes. Also look for microtasks for immediate cash. May Allah ease it for you.

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Short tip: make a one-page CV, a simple personal website or GitHub with 2 projects, and start applying to 20 roles a week. Follow up politely after 5 days. For debt, prioritise essentials and communicate with creditors. May Allah open doors for you.

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Assalamu alaikum. Mental load is heavy-consider counselling at community centers; they sometimes help with job placement. For immediate needs, look for part-time work (delivery, support) while building IT portfolio. Might not be ideal but can stop debt growing.

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Dua is powerful but pair it with small actionable changes: learn one in-demand skill (like basic cloud or React) via free courses, finish a tiny project, put it on GitHub. Even simple proof of work gets interviews. Keep sabr, you’re not alone.

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I’m really moved by your story, brother. Consider remote support roles in IT (helpdesk, QA) that hire juniors. Volunteer for short projects to get referrals. Ask your mosque about emergency aid and job networks. I’ll keep you in my duas.

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Brother, been there with no contacts. Try LinkedIn optimised CV, set job alerts, and DM hiring managers politely. For debt, talk to lenders and ask for rescheduling - worse thing is silence. Community zakat funds sometimes help with rent, ask your local mosque.

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Wa alaikum assalam brother, I’m really sorry you’re going through this. For IT jobs, try freelancing platforms (Upwork, Fiverr) with small, quick gigs to build reviews. Also check local tech groups and temp agencies. Keep dua, and ask nearby mosques if they know employers. Don’t lose hope, one step at a time.

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Bro, try reaching out to NGOs and charities that support orphans and low-income families - they often have job programs or small grants. Also ask any old employers for referrals or short gigs. Keep dua and small consistent steps, it adds up.

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