The eagerness for intermediaries in worldly matters and its effect on reliance upon Allah

The questioner:
The questioner asks: Is the eagerness for intermediaries and intercessors in worldly matters, such as acceptance into a study program or a job, ...

The Shaykh:
What?

The questioner:
Does the eagerness for intermediaries and intercessors in worldly matters, such as acceptance into a study program or a job or anything else, contradict reliance upon Allah?

The Shaykh:
No, this is among the permissible means. The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) said And Allah (Exalted and Majestic is He) says People need these things, so they are a form of intercession. This is not worship; this is cooperation in fulfilling the needs of those in need. There is a reward in it, a great reward. So it is not worship, but rather cooperation in the interests of the servants of Allah. There is a reward in it because it is cooperation. Yes.

The presenter:
May Allah reward you.

The Shaykh:
It does not contradict reliance upon Allah. This is one of the means. So you do it and rely upon Allah. If Allah wills, it will be of benefit, and if Allah wills, it will not be of benefit.

The presenter:
May Allah reward you.