Believe me!

Believe me! There is only one reason for all the trouble. That is, paucity of faith and belief. A Mutawakkil is Never Greedy If someone acquires Tawakkul in day-to-day life, then he will be free of greed and avarice in his needs and wants.

During Hijjat al-Wida, The Last Hajj , the Prophet (S) held the threshold of Ka’aba and turning towards his companions said, “ Ruh al-Amin, Jibril, has revealed to my heart that no person will die till the sustenance earmarked for him in this world is not exhausted. This means that the person will not die before consuming the last morsel of food meant for him. Therefore, fear Allah (S.w.T.) and avoid greed and avarice, lest you involve yourselves in illegitimate ( Haram ).

The one who reclines on the worldly matters, he will never be sated with however much he gets!” This doesn’t mean that one should not strive for search of livelihood. Do strive, but always with Tawakkul in mind. Dependence on The Wakil is Necessary Consider this example with care and attention. Suppose you are involved in some legal problem. Dealing with this problem personally is beyond you. We suggested to you to look for a wise and competent lawyer and act on his advice.

Then this act of yours will not be contrary to the requirements of Tawakkul but also the attorney’s advice will be binding on you because he wants things that way and your action also in accord, because he wishes to set your matters right. This example proves that following the attorney’s advice implicitly is in accordance with the requirement of Tawakkul. Similarly Allah (S.w.T.) reforms the affairs of people through the circumstances ( asbaab ) created by Him.

(Sura an-Najm, 53:39) You should not depend only on your prayers for deliverance, but also on His Munificence and Kindness. Don’t brood too much on your good deeds that it gives rise to the instinct of pride that might go against you. The best course for you is to implicitly follow the Commands of Allah (S.w.T.).