Using the term tawakkul (reliance upon Allah) with regard to people
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Question:
I informed the Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, that some people say, "I have placed my reliance on you." Is this permissible with regard to people?
Answer:
The term *tawakkul* (reliance upon Allah) is not used except in relation to Allah[Al-Ma'idah 5:23]. As for *tawkil* (delegation), it is permissible; one says, “I delegated so-and-so” or “I delegated you”; there is no harm in using the word *tawkil* or placing it in a context that does not contradict the ruling. However, the specific term *tawakkul* itself is not permissible except in relation to Allah (Exalted and Majestic is He) [Al-Ma'idah 5:23]. This is an exclusive restriction [Al-Ma'idah 5:23]. Since *tawakkul* is one of the greatest forms of worship, is it not permissible to apply it to anything else?
I informed the Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, that some people say, "I have placed my reliance on you." Is this permissible with regard to people?
Answer:
The term *tawakkul* (reliance upon Allah) is not used except in relation to Allah
And upon Allah rely, if you should be believers."
وَعَلَى اللَّهِ فَتَوَكَّلُوا إِن كُنتُم مُّؤْمِنِينَAnd upon Allah rely
وَعَلَى اللَّهِ فَتَوَكَّلُواif you should be
إِن كُنتُم
Source
شرح بلوغ المرام من أدلة الأحكام [ صالح الفوزان ]، تتمة باب الصلح — islamhouse.com (1:10:34)
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