Once Hazrat Haatim Asamm decided to participate in Jihād for four months. He said to his wife; “How much should I leave for your maintenance?”
His wife responded; “For as long as you wish me to live.”
Hazrat Haatim said; “Your life is not in my control.”
His replied; “Similarly, my Rizq is not in your control.”
After Hazrat Haatim’s departure, an old lady asked his wife; “How much has Haatim left for your Rizq?”
The wife replied; “Haatim himself used to consume Rizq. He has now left while the Provider of Rizq is right here.”
(SOURCE: THE SAADIQEEN)