Finding peace in spending: A Muslim's journey with rizq and gratitude
Salam everyone. I'm a student, and I've been learning about the beautiful Islamic idea of spending money with an open heart, trusting in Allah's provision (barakah) instead of clinging to it with fear or regret. Lately, I've been trying to put this into practice. Whenever I pass by someone in need, I give a small amount, around $1.5. I make the intention that this is a means for Allah to help them, and it feels really good. I've also started buying necessary things, like new clothes for myself, and making sure to thank Allah out loud for giving me the means to get them. But here's the honest struggle: every time I do this, I see my savings go down a bit. Sometimes I'll check my account and this uneasy feeling creeps in. It's like I'm worried about the money, or maybe even becoming too attached to it, even when I'm spending on simple basics. It makes me question myself sometimes! How do you all handle this inner conflict? Is it just about building that complete trust (tawakkul) that Allah will provide what we need?