The Relationship Between Taking Means and Reliance on Allah
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Question:
From the questioner's questions, the last one in his letter says: Does taking means contradict reliance on Allah?
Answer:
No, it does not contradict it; it is obligatory along with reliance on Allah. One must combine taking permissible means with reliance on Allah. So, one does not rely on the means alone, nor does one abandon the means and rely on reliance alone, but rather combines the two. And the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) was the greatest of those who relied on Allah, and yet he took means. He would wear armor for war, and he would eat, drink, and wear clothes. (Peace and blessings be upon him) would seek warmth from the cold. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) took means. Yes, (peace and blessings be upon him).
From the questioner's questions, the last one in his letter says: Does taking means contradict reliance on Allah?
Answer:
No, it does not contradict it; it is obligatory along with reliance on Allah. One must combine taking permissible means with reliance on Allah. So, one does not rely on the means alone, nor does one abandon the means and rely on reliance alone, but rather combines the two. And the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) was the greatest of those who relied on Allah, and yet he took means. He would wear armor for war, and he would eat, drink, and wear clothes. (Peace and blessings be upon him) would seek warmth from the cold. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) took means. Yes, (peace and blessings be upon him).
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/232 — archive.org (13:17)
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