Is it correct to say: “I place my reliance on Allah, and then on you”?
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Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, is it said, “I place my reliance on Allah, and then on you”?
Answer:
No, the word for reliance (tawakkul) is not used for anyone but Allah (Exalted and Majestic is He), because it is a type of worship. However, one says, “I entrust you with such and such,” or “I entrust you with such and such.” Yes.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, is it said, “I place my reliance on Allah, and then on you”?
Answer:
No, the word for reliance (tawakkul) is not used for anyone but Allah (Exalted and Majestic is He), because it is a type of worship. However, one says, “I entrust you with such and such,” or “I entrust you with such and such.” Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [199 /641] هل يصح قول: توكلت على الله ثم عليك؟ الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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