Is it permissible to say, “I have placed my trust in Allah, and then in you”?
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Question:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh. This questioner says: Is it permissible to say, “I have placed my trust in Allah, and then in you”?
Answer:
It is not permissible to place this trust in anyone other than Allah, for it is an act of worship. You do not say, “I worship Allah and then I worship you.” Rather, you say, “I have placed my trust in Allah, and I have entrusted you.” You say to the created being, “I have entrusted you,” but you do not say, “I have placed my trust in you.” Say, “I have entrusted you.” Yes.
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh. This questioner says: Is it permissible to say, “I have placed my trust in Allah, and then in you”?
Answer:
It is not permissible to place this trust in anyone other than Allah, for it is an act of worship. You do not say, “I worship Allah and then I worship you.” Rather, you say, “I have placed my trust in Allah, and I have entrusted you.” You say to the created being, “I have entrusted you,” but you do not say, “I have placed my trust in you.” Say, “I have entrusted you.” Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 171 - هل يجوز أن يُقال “توكلت على الله ثم عليك”؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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