What is the ruling on leaving off the means in the name of complete reliance upon Allah the Mighty and Majestic?
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Question:
This questioner says: What is the ruling on leaving off the means in the name of complete reliance upon Allah the Mighty and Majestic?
Answer:
No, this is not permissible. It is not permissible to leave off the means. One says, "I am relying on Allah." The Messenger, the master of those who rely on Allah, used to take the means. He would take up his weapon, wear his helmet, and wear his armor (peace and blessings be upon him). So one does not rely on the means and leave off reliance, nor does one rely on reliance and leave off the means. One must combine them. Yes.
This questioner says: What is the ruling on leaving off the means in the name of complete reliance upon Allah the Mighty and Majestic?
Answer:
No, this is not permissible. It is not permissible to leave off the means. One says, "I am relying on Allah." The Messenger, the master of those who rely on Allah, used to take the means. He would take up his weapon, wear his helmet, and wear his armor (peace and blessings be upon him). So one does not rely on the means and leave off reliance, nor does one rely on reliance and leave off the means. One must combine them. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما حُكم ترك فعل الأسباب من باب التوكل على الله عز وجل توكُّلًا كاملًا؟ لمعالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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