The ruling on saying: “I have placed my trust in Allah, and then in you”
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. The questioner asks: What is the ruling on this phrase, “I have placed my trust in Allah, and then in you”?
Answer:
No, this is not permissible. Tawakkul (reliance upon Allah) is an act of worship and is not directed to anyone but Allah. However, you may say, “I have placed my trust in Allah, and I have entrusted you with such and such.” Yes.
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. The questioner asks: What is the ruling on this phrase, “I have placed my trust in Allah, and then in you”?
Answer:
No, this is not permissible. Tawakkul (reliance upon Allah) is an act of worship and is not directed to anyone but Allah. However, you may say, “I have placed my trust in Allah, and I have entrusted you with such and such.” Yes.
Source
شرح إغاثة اللهفان من مصائد الشيطان لابن القيم، فصل ثم إن في اتخاذ القبور أعيادًا من المفاسد العظيمة ... — islamhouse.com (59:42)
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