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﴿ فَاسْأَلُوا أَهْلَ الذِّكْرِ إِن كُنتُمْ لَا تَعْلَمُونَ ﴾

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Regarding the reliance of Mary (peace be upon her) on Allah, whenever Zakariyya entered the sanctuary, he found sustenance with her that was without causes, and she said that Allah

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The questioner : O Shaykh, regarding the reliance of Mary (peace be upon her) on Allah, she was
Every time Zechariah entered upon her in the prayer chamber, he found with her provision. كلما دخل عليها زكريا المحراب وجد عندها رزقا
[Ali 'Imran 3:37]
she was without causes, meaning she said:
Indeed, Allah provides for whom He wills without account." إن الله يرزق من يشاء بغير حساب
[Ali 'Imran 3:37]
Is this the reliance that is required?

The Shaykh : No, this is a matter of karamah (a miracle granted to a righteous person). That is why Zakariyya was astonished. Some exegetes have mentioned that he would find winter fruit with her in the summer, and summer fruit in the winter. This is a matter of karamah that does not fall within human capability.
Source alathar.net

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