Combining Reliance upon Allah with Taking the Means
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Question:
How do we combine reliance upon Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He) with taking the means, especially in sudden events such as illnesses and the like?
Answer:
Both are necessary: reliance upon Allah (Mighty and Majestic) first and above all, and then taking the beneficial and protective means. Indeed, Allah commanded the adoption of means. He (Mighty and Majestic) said: “And take precaution.” He commanded the adoption of protective and beneficial means, so they are among what Allah (Mighty and Majestic) commanded to be adopted. Therefore, one must combine both: reliance upon Allah, entrusting affairs to Allah, and the second, taking the beneficial means. We must not rely on reliance upon Allah alone and leave the means, nor take the means and leave reliance upon Allah. Both are necessary. Yes. May Allah reward you.
How do we combine reliance upon Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He) with taking the means, especially in sudden events such as illnesses and the like?
Answer:
Both are necessary: reliance upon Allah (Mighty and Majestic) first and above all, and then taking the beneficial and protective means. Indeed, Allah commanded the adoption of means. He (Mighty and Majestic) said: “And take precaution.” He commanded the adoption of protective and beneficial means, so they are among what Allah (Mighty and Majestic) commanded to be adopted. Therefore, one must combine both: reliance upon Allah, entrusting affairs to Allah, and the second, taking the beneficial means. We must not rely on reliance upon Allah alone and leave the means, nor take the means and leave reliance upon Allah. Both are necessary. Yes. May Allah reward you.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، كيف نربط بين التوكل على الله سبحانه وتعالى وفعل الأسباب...؟ الشيخ صالح الفوزان (1) — youtube.com (0:11)
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