Is it permissible to direct reliance (tawakkul) to other than Allah in matters that are within the power of creation?
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The questioner:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, is it permissible to direct reliance (tawakkul) to other than Allah in matters that are within the power of creation?
The Shaykh:
No, reliance (tawakkul) is only upon Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He), and upon Allah one places one's reliance. This is exclusive, meaning one does not place reliance on anyone else. As for delegation (tawkeel), which is entrusting a matter, that is a different thing. Yes.
The questioner:
He says: Honorable Shaykh.
The Shaykh:
Between reliance (tawakkul) and delegation (tawkeel). Yes.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, is it permissible to direct reliance (tawakkul) to other than Allah in matters that are within the power of creation?
The Shaykh:
No, reliance (tawakkul) is only upon Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He), and upon Allah one places one's reliance. This is exclusive, meaning one does not place reliance on anyone else. As for delegation (tawkeel), which is entrusting a matter, that is a different thing. Yes.
The questioner:
He says: Honorable Shaykh.
The Shaykh:
Between reliance (tawakkul) and delegation (tawkeel). Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [31 -521] هل يجوز صرف التوكل لغير الله فيما يقدر عليه العباد؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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