Statement: I relied on Allah, then on so-and-so, and the difference between reliance and tawakkul
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Question:
In what people are capable of, is it permissible for me to say, "I relied on Allah, then on so-and-so"? And is there a difference between reliance and tawakkul?
Answer:
Yes, if you say, "I relied on Allah, then on you," there is no harm in it, because no prohibition has been reported regarding this. As for tawakkul, Allah has restricted it to Himself, so tawakkul is upon Allah; this is a restriction. As for seeking help, there is no harm in it; seek help from the created in what they are capable of. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) saidJami` at-Tirmidhi 1425Sahih (Darussalam), and the Exalted and Majestic is He said [Al-Ma'idah 5:2] It is permissible to seek help from the created in what they are capable of.
In what people are capable of, is it permissible for me to say, "I relied on Allah, then on so-and-so"? And is there a difference between reliance and tawakkul?
Answer:
Yes, if you say, "I relied on Allah, then on you," there is no harm in it, because no prohibition has been reported regarding this. As for tawakkul, Allah has restricted it to Himself, so tawakkul is upon Allah; this is a restriction. As for seeking help, there is no harm in it; seek help from the created in what they are capable of. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said
And Allah is engaged in helping the worshipper as long as the worshipper is engaged in helping his brother.
والله في عون العبد ما كان العبد في عون أخيهAnd cooperate in righteousness and piety
وَتَعَاوَنُوا عَلَى الْبِرِّ وَالتَّقْوَىٰ
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شرح قرة عيون الموحدين في تحقيق دعوة الأنبياء والمرسلين، باب قول الله - تعالى - : { وَعَلَى اللَّهِ فَتَوَكَّلُوا إِنْ كُنْتُمْ مُؤْمِنِينَ } — islamhouse.com (1:03:51)
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