Does taking means contradict reliance upon Allah?
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, a questioner asks: Does taking means contradict reliance upon Allah?
Answer:
It is necessary to combine taking means with reliance upon Allah. It is not sufficient to limit oneself to one of them; taking means is not sufficient in place of reliance upon Allah, and reliance upon Allah is not sufficient in place of taking means. It is necessary to combine the two. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) was the master of those who rely upon Allah, and yet he took means and encouraged them. This indicates that it is necessary to combine both matters. Yes.
Honorable Shaykh, a questioner asks: Does taking means contradict reliance upon Allah?
Answer:
It is necessary to combine taking means with reliance upon Allah. It is not sufficient to limit oneself to one of them; taking means is not sufficient in place of reliance upon Allah, and reliance upon Allah is not sufficient in place of taking means. It is necessary to combine the two. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) was the master of those who rely upon Allah, and yet he took means and encouraged them. This indicates that it is necessary to combine both matters. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [4005] هل اتخاذ الأسباب ينافي التوكل؟ - صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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