'Rizq': The Arabic word for sustenance encompasses things that money can't buy
The National · 18 Sep 2026

'Rizq': The Arabic word for sustenance encompasses things that money can't buy

There are some things in life that can be counted easily: a salary, a meal, a house or the money in a bank account. Rizq, however, is a broader idea. Our Arabic word of the week is most commonly translated as sustenance, provision or livelihood, but it can describe much more than material wealth. Ri


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