The Farmer’s Trust in Allah
The Farmer’s Trust in Allah
In a small village near Medina, there lived a humble farmer named Harith. He owned a modest piece of land where he grew wheat and dates. Harith was known among his neighbors for his deep faith and honesty. While others often relied on luck or shortcuts, Harith always said, “The one who trusts in Allah will never be disappointed.”
One year, the village faced a terrible drought. The sun blazed mercilessly, rivers dried, and the wells were nearly empty. Many farmers gave up hope and abandoned their fields to seek work in the city. But Harith refused to leave. Instead, he continued to plow his land and plant seeds, whispering prayers as he worked. His neighbors mocked him, saying, “Harith, why waste your time? There will be no rain. You will lose everything.” Harith smiled gently and replied, “Rain comes from the sky, not from your words. My duty is to work, and Allah controls the outcome.”
Despite the harsh conditions, Harith gave water to his plants using the small amount he collected daily. It was not enough to make a big difference, but he believed every effort counted. At night, he would sit with his family, sharing whatever little food they had, and reassure them, “If we have Allah, we lose nothing.” His eldest son worried and asked, “Father, what if we starve?” Harith placed his hand on his son’s shoulder and said, “Provision comes from Allah alone. We will never be forgotten by Him.”
One night, after finishing his Isha prayer, Harith woke again for Tahajjud. Alone in the darkness, he raised his hands and cried, “O Allah, I have done everything I can. You are Ar-Razzaq, the Provider. Send Your mercy upon us.” That very night, the wind shifted, and clouds began to gather in the sky. By dawn, the heavens opened, and rain poured down upon the land. Streams filled, the soil softened, and the seeds that everyone thought were dead began to sprout.
Weeks passed, and Harith’s farm became the greenest in the entire region. His neighbors returned, astonished. “Harith,” they said, “you were right. Your trust in Allah saved you.” Harith smiled humbly and replied, “It was never me. It was Allah. When you combine effort with trust in Him, He never abandons you.”
That harvest season, Harith collected more crops than ever before. Instead of keeping it all, he filled baskets with dates and wheat and gave them to poor families and neighbors who had nothing left. When asked why he gave so much after working so hard, he said, “Because Allah gave me more than I expected. How can I not share His blessings?”
The story of Harith spread beyond the village. People began to say, “This is the man who lived the verse: ‘And whoever relies upon Allah – then He is sufficient for him.’” His life became a lesson for generations—that true Tawakkul (reliance on Allah) is not blind hope nor hard work without faith, but both together. And so, the farmer who was mocked for his trust became an example of patience, reliance, and gratitude—a man promised reward in this life and Jannah in the next.
