The Concept of Tawakkul and Its Relationship with Causes
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Question:
The questioner says: Shaykh, what is the concept of tawakkul? Does taking causes contradict tawakkul?
Answer:
Tawakkul is relying on Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He), entrusting matters to Him while taking the necessary causes. Tawakkul alone is not sufficient, nor is taking causes alone sufficient; rather, it is necessary to combine the two. One places his trust in Allah and takes the causes. The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) is the master of those who place their trust in Allah. He would take causes: he would wear armor, eat and drink, and wear clothes warmed for him. He would take causes, carrying weapons and wearing a helmet on his head. So the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) would take the causes while placing his trust in Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He). Yes.
The questioner says: Shaykh, what is the concept of tawakkul? Does taking causes contradict tawakkul?
Answer:
Tawakkul is relying on Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He), entrusting matters to Him while taking the necessary causes. Tawakkul alone is not sufficient, nor is taking causes alone sufficient; rather, it is necessary to combine the two. One places his trust in Allah and takes the causes. The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) is the master of those who place their trust in Allah. He would take causes: he would wear armor, eat and drink, and wear clothes warmed for him. He would take causes, carrying weapons and wearing a helmet on his head. So the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) would take the causes while placing his trust in Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He). Yes.
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/088 — archive.org (8:15)
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