Category Archives: Tawakkul

when the heart knows

“The meaning of tawakkul (trusting in Allaah), its levels, and what was said concerning it” Shaykh Ibn Qayyim aj-Jawziyyah (rahimahullaah) comments: “It was said: ‘it is when the heart knows that the Lord is sufficient for the slave’ ‘if he … Continue reading

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The more the Eemaan, the more the Tawakkul

“Allaah! Laa ilaaha illa Huwa (none has the right to be worshipped but He). And in Allaah (Alone) therefore, let the believers put their trust”  [Surat ut-Taghaabun, 64:13] Shaykh ‘Abd ur-Rahmaan as-Sa’dee (rahimahullaah) comments: “{And in Allah (Alone) therefore, let … Continue reading

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Despite your weakness

“Thus, whatever is for him from it, it will come to him despite his weakness” Shaykh Ibn Qayyim aj-Jawziyyah(rahimahullaah) says: “The one who entrusts his affair to Allaah does not do so except because of his wish that He decrees … Continue reading

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Allaah will take care of them

“And put your trust in Allah, and Sufficient is Allaah as a Wakeel (Trustee, or Disposer of affairs)” [Surat ul-Ahzaab, 33:3] Shaykh ‘Abd ur-Rahmaan as-Sa’dee (rahimahullaah) comments: “{and Sufficient is Allaah as a Wakeel}: you entrust the affairs to Him, … Continue reading

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Quote of the Week

Imaam Ibnul Qayyim (rahimahullaah) said: “The greatest of reliance and trust in Allaah, is to have reliance and trust with regards to Hidaayah, and in actualizing Tawheed, and making ittibaah of the Messenger (sallallaahu `alayhi wa sallaam), and striving against … Continue reading

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Closer than everything else

“And whosoever puts his trust in Allaah, then He will suffice him. Verily, Allaah will accomplish His purpose. Indeed Allaah has set a measure for all things” [Surat ut-Talaaq, 65:3] Shaykh ‘Abd ur-Rahmaan as-Sa’dee (rahimahullaah) comments: “{And whosoever puts his … Continue reading

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The Creation is in Need of Allaah

Man always looks for what benefits him and what protects him from harm. However, to accomplish this, man must be able to realize what is harmful. He must then know whom he should need, trust, and love so that he … Continue reading

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Six Lessons from Tests and Trials

Tests and trials contain many lessons. The first lesson – From the benefit of tests and trials is the influence it has on one’s tawheed (worship of Allaah), eemaan (faith) and tawakkul – reliance upon Allaah. It makes you examine … Continue reading

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Four Qualities To Tawakul

A man asked Hatim Al-Asamm, “What is the foundation of your firm trust in Allah?” Hatim said, “Four qualities: I knew that my sustenance would not be eaten by anyone other than I, so my heart felt secure. I knew … Continue reading

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Ibn Taymiyyah (rahimahullaah) regarded his imprisonment as a blessing that had been caused by his enemies.

Ibn Taymiyah (may Allaah have mercy on him) regarded his imprisonment as a blessing that had been caused by his enemies. Ibn al-Qayyim said: One day he – meaning Ibn Taymiyah – said to me: What can my enemies do … Continue reading

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