The Relationship Between Asceticism and Seeking Livelihood
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. He says: Does asceticism conflict with seeking livelihood?
Answer:
The livelihood that a person needs does not conflict with it. It is seeking livelihood in excess of one's need that is compatible with asceticism. Yes.
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. He says: Does asceticism conflict with seeking livelihood?
Answer:
The livelihood that a person needs does not conflict with it. It is seeking livelihood in excess of one's need that is compatible with asceticism. Yes.
Source
شرح إغاثة اللهفان من مصائد الشيطان لابن القيم، بداية من قول المُصَنِّف : الوجه الثاني : أن الله - سبحانه وتعالى - خلق الخلق لعبادته — islamhouse.com (55:56)
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