The Reality of Reliance upon Allah
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Question:
Would you please explain the reality of tawakkul (reliance upon Allah) in this context, O Shaykh?
Answer:
Tawakkul (reliance upon Allah) is entrusting matters to Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He) and relying on Him to bring about good and ward off evil. This is tawakkul (reliance upon Allah) while taking the means that Allah has commanded us to take. Taking the means does not contradict tawakkul (reliance upon Allah), because the One who commanded us to have tawakkul (reliance upon Allah) also commanded us to take the beneficial means. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) was the master of those who have tawakkul (reliance upon Allah), and yet he took the means. He would prepare provisions for travel (peace and blessings be upon him), and he would wear armor and wear the sword (peace and blessings be upon him). This is part of taking the means.
The presenter:
May Allah bless you.
Would you please explain the reality of tawakkul (reliance upon Allah) in this context, O Shaykh?
Answer:
Tawakkul (reliance upon Allah) is entrusting matters to Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He) and relying on Him to bring about good and ward off evil. This is tawakkul (reliance upon Allah) while taking the means that Allah has commanded us to take. Taking the means does not contradict tawakkul (reliance upon Allah), because the One who commanded us to have tawakkul (reliance upon Allah) also commanded us to take the beneficial means. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) was the master of those who have tawakkul (reliance upon Allah), and yet he took the means. He would prepare provisions for travel (peace and blessings be upon him), and he would wear armor and wear the sword (peace and blessings be upon him). This is part of taking the means.
The presenter:
May Allah bless you.
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 01/155 — archive.org (13:42)
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