IF YOU HAVE TAWAKKUL ON ALLAH LIKE THIS, IT WON’T WORK

Summary

The video script delves into the profound concept of 'Tawakkul' or reliance upon Allah in Islam. It emphasizes that true reliance is both an obligation and the highest form of declaring Allah's Oneness. The speaker illustrates through authentic Hadiths the balance between taking necessary actions ('Asbab' or means) and placing ultimate trust in Allah, not the means themselves. Examples from the life of Prophet Muhammad and other Islamic narratives are provided to demonstrate this principle in practice, highlighting its importance in various life circumstances, including work, health, and seeking Allah's protection. The message is clear: while taking practical steps is essential, true reliance lies in entrusting one's heart to Allah, recognizing His role as the ultimate provider and protector.

Takeaways

• 😇 Reliance upon Allah (Tawakkul) is an obligation in Islam, as stated in the Quran, and is a condition of a person's faith.
• 🙏 Allah loves those who rely upon Him, and promises to suffice them in all their affairs, both worldly and in the Hereafter.
• 🔑 True reliance upon Allah involves taking the necessary means while placing trust and reliance in Allah, not in the means themselves.
• 📿 The Hadith of the Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w.s) emphasizes the importance of taking practical steps (like tying the camel) and then placing trust in Allah.
• 🕊 The example of the bird that Allah provides for, without it doing anything but relying on Allah, illustrates the concept of reliance upon Allah in daily life.
• 🌱 Reliance upon Allah should be coupled with taking the means, as shown by the Prophet's actions during his migration from Mecca to Medina.
• 🏥 When sick, one should take medical means but place reliance upon Allah for healing, recognizing that doctors and medicine are merely means.
• 👶 The story of Hagar (Hajar) and the emergence of the Zamzam well demonstrates reliance upon Allah in times of distress, coupled with taking the means.
• 🚜 The example of a farmer working hard but relying upon Allah for the growth of crops illustrates the balance between human effort and divine reliance.
• 💼 In seeking a livelihood, one should work hard but ultimately rely upon Allah for provision, recognizing that worldly means can be unstable.
• 🙌 The importance of making dua (supplication) as a means, but relying upon Allah for the outcome, highlights the role of both human action and divine will.

Q & A

What is the meaning of 'Tawakkul' and why is it important in Islam?

Tawakkul, or reliance upon Allah, is an obligation in Islam and represents the highest level of declaring Allah's Oneness. It is important because Allah loves those who rely upon Him, and He has promised to suffice them in all their affairs in life and the Hereafter.

How does the concept of Tawakkul relate to the idea of taking means or actions in our lives?

Tawakkul involves two parts: taking the means and then relying upon Allah, not the means themselves. This means one should take necessary actions such as working, planning, and preparing, but ultimately trust that Allah will provide and protect.

Can you provide an example from the Hadith that illustrates the concept of Tawakkul?

One example from the Hadith is when a man asked the Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w.s.) if he should tie his camel before going to work. The Prophet advised him to tie the camel (take the means) and then rely upon Allah, signifying the importance of both action and trust.

What is the significance of the story of the bird that flies away hungry and returns full, as mentioned in the script?

The story of the bird illustrates that even though the bird takes the action of flying and searching for food, it is ultimately reliant upon Allah for sustenance. This demonstrates that taking means should be coupled with reliance on Allah for the outcome.

How can the life of Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w.s.) serve as an example for achieving Tawakkul?

The life of Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w.s.) is a prime example of Tawakkul as he took necessary actions such as migrating from Mecca to Medina, preparing for the journey, and seeking guidance, but his heart relied upon Allah for protection and success.

How should a believer act when they are sick to demonstrate Tawakkul?

A believer should take the necessary medical means such as seeking the best doctors and taking prescribed medicine, but their heart should rely upon Allah for healing, recognizing that true healing comes from Allah.

What is the importance of making Dua (supplication) in the context of Tawakkul?

Making Dua is a means, but the reliance should be on Allah to answer those prayers. It is important to make Dua and seek Allah's help, but ultimately trust that Allah will provide what is best.

Why should a believer not solely rely on the means (actions or things) in their life?

A believer should not solely rely on the means because they can sometimes fail or not work as expected. Relying on Allah ensures that one does not become upset or frustrated when the means do not yield the desired results, as they are ultimately relying on Allah's plan and wisdom.

How does the concept of Tawakkul apply to earning a living and providing for one's family?

In the context of earning a living, a believer should work hard, find employment, and fulfill their obligations, but they should rely upon Allah for the provision and sustenance, recognizing that it is Allah who ultimately provides, not the job or money itself.

What is the significance of saying 'In the name of Allah, and I put my trust and rely upon Allah' when leaving the house?

Saying this phrase when leaving the house is a means of expressing Tawakkul. It signifies that while one takes necessary precautions like driving safely and wearing a seatbelt, their ultimate trust and reliance is on Allah for protection and safety.

Outlines

00:00

😇 Reliance Upon Allah: Definition and Importance

This paragraph discusses the concept of 'Tawakkul' or reliance upon Allah, emphasizing its importance as an obligation in Islam. It explains that true reliance involves taking the necessary means while entrusting the outcome to Allah. The speaker cites Quranic verses and Hadiths to illustrate that Allah loves those who rely on Him and promises to suffice them in all affairs. The paragraph also introduces the two-part definition of reliance: taking by the means and then trusting in Allah rather than the means themselves.

05:03

🐫 The Parable of the Camel: Practical Reliance on Allah

In this paragraph, the speaker uses the example of a man and his camel to elucidate the concept of reliance upon Allah. The Prophet Muhammad instructs the man to tie his camel before leaving for work, symbolizing the importance of taking practical steps while ultimately placing trust in Allah. The story serves to clarify that reliance on Allah does not negate the need for human effort but rather complements it, ensuring that one does not solely depend on their own actions.

10:07

🌱 The Balance of Action and Faith: Lessons from Prophetic Examples

The speaker explores the balance between taking action and having faith in Allah through examples from the life of Prophet Muhammad. The migration from Mecca to Medina, the preparation for the journey, and the reliance on Allah for protection are highlighted. The story of the cave where Prophet Muhammad and Abu Bakr hid is used to illustrate the point that while they took physical precautions, their ultimate trust was in Allah. This paragraph reinforces the idea that action and faith are not mutually exclusive but work in harmony.

15:09

🏞️ The Story of Hagar: Reliance on Allah in Desperation

This paragraph recounts the story of Hagar, mother of Ishmael, who desperately searched for water in the desert. Despite her efforts, which included running between the hills of Safa and Marwah, it was her reliance on Allah that ultimately led to the miraculous appearance of the Zamzam well. The story exemplifies the power of faith and reliance on Allah, even in the face of seemingly insurmountable challenges.

20:13

💉 Reliance on Allah in Illness and Healing

The speaker discusses the application of reliance upon Allah in the context of illness and healing. It emphasizes that while seeking medical treatment is important, the ultimate healing comes from Allah. The paragraph uses the example of a doctor's role as a 'comforter' and highlights that true healing is in Allah's hands. The importance of maintaining faith and reliance on Allah, rather than solely on medical means, is stressed to avoid despair and maintain trust in Allah's plan.

25:17

🛠️ Work and Provision: Balancing Means with Reliance on Allah

This paragraph examines the concept of reliance upon Allah in the context of work and earning a living. It advises working hard and fulfilling one's obligations while recognizing that the true provider is Allah. The speaker cautions against placing too much trust in one's job or wealth and instead encourages reliance on Allah for sustenance, as these worldly means are transient and can fail.

30:19

🏠 Leaving Home with Faith: Seeking Allah's Protection

The final paragraph discusses the practice of seeking Allah's protection when leaving home. It suggests saying 'Bismillah' and expressing reliance on Allah for safety, while also taking practical safety measures such as wearing a seatbelt and driving carefully. The paragraph concludes by emphasizing that while means are taken, the ultimate protection comes from Allah, and those who rely on Him are safe from the schemes of the devils.

Keywords

💡Reliance upon Allah

Reliance upon Allah, also known as 'Tawakkul' in Islamic terminology, is a central theme of the video. It refers to the act of entrusting one's affairs entirely to God, believing that He is the ultimate provider and protector. The video emphasizes that true reliance involves both taking practical steps ('Asbab' or means) and trusting in Allah's plan and provision. For instance, the video mentions the story of a man asked by the Prophet to tie his camel and then trust in Allah, illustrating the balance between action and faith.

💡Means (Asbab)

In the context of the video, 'means' or 'Asbab' refers to the practical actions or steps one takes to achieve a goal or address a situation. The video teaches that while it is important to utilize available means, such as seeking medical treatment or working hard, one should not rely on these means alone. Instead, the ultimate reliance should be on Allah. The video uses the example of a farmer who plants seeds and waters them (the means) but trusts in Allah to nurture the plants and produce the harvest.

💡Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w.s.)

Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w.s.), referred to as 'Sallallahu alaihi wa sallam' or 'the Messenger of Allah', is a key figure in the video. His life and teachings serve as examples of how to properly rely upon Allah. The video recounts the story of his migration from Mecca to Medina, highlighting how he took practical steps (the means) but ultimately relied on Allah for protection and success. His example is used to illustrate the balance between action and faith.

💡Hijrah

Hijrah, or migration, is mentioned in the video in relation to the Prophet Muhammad's journey from Mecca to Medina. This event is a significant historical moment in Islamic history and serves as an example of reliance upon Allah. The Prophet took the necessary means for his journey, such as arranging for a camel and a guide, but his heart relied on Allah for the ultimate outcome, demonstrating the principle of combining action with faith.

💡Zamzam

Zamzam is a well in Mecca that is revered in Islam for its miraculous origin. In the video, the story of Hajar (the wife of Ibrahim/Abraham) and her son Ismail is recounted. Hajar's search for water led to the miraculous emergence of the Zamzam well, illustrating the concept of reliance upon Allah. Despite her efforts (the means), it was ultimately Allah's provision and care that provided the water, underscoring the importance of faith over reliance on one's own efforts.

💡Shifa

Shifa, meaning 'healing' or 'cure', is discussed in the context of seeking Allah's healing when one is sick. The video emphasizes that while medical treatment (the means) is necessary and important, the true healing comes from Allah. It is Allah who enables the medicine to work or the surgery to be successful. The video encourages believers to seek Allah's shifa while also utilizing medical means.

💡Iman

Iman, or faith, is a fundamental aspect of the video's message. It is the belief and trust in Allah, which is demonstrated through reliance upon Him in all aspects of life. The video warns that relying on the means alone can lead to a loss of iman if those means fail. However, by relying on Allah, one maintains faith even when the means do not produce the desired outcome, as it is understood that Allah has a better plan.

💡Dua

Dua, or supplication, is presented in the video as a means of communicating with Allah and seeking His help. It is an act of turning to Allah with humility and trust, asking for what one needs while maintaining reliance on Him. The video advises making dua but emphasizes that the ultimate reliance should be on Allah, not just on the act of making dua.

💡Allah's Decree

Allah's Decree, or 'Qadar', refers to the divine will and plan of Allah. The video discusses the importance of accepting Allah's Decree in one's life, especially when it comes to reliance upon Him. It suggests that if one's reliance is on the means and not on Allah, they may become upset or frustrated when things do not go as planned, as they have not accepted Allah's Decree.

💡Protection

Protection is a key concept in the video, particularly in relation to seeking Allah's protection ('Isti'athah') when facing potential harm or danger. The video advises saying Bismillah ('In the name of Allah') and expressing reliance upon Allah for protection when leaving the house. It emphasizes that while taking precautions (the means) is important, the ultimate protection comes from Allah.

Highlights

Reliance upon Allah is an obligation and a condition of a person's Islam.

Allah loves those who rely upon Him and promises to suffice them in all their affairs.

Reliance upon Allah is the highest level of declaring Allah's Oneness.

Reliance upon Allah involves taking by the means and then putting trust in Allah, not in the means themselves.

The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) exemplified reliance upon Allah by taking practical steps and then entrusting the outcome to Allah.

The story of a man tying his camel and then relying on Allah illustrates the balance between taking action and having faith.

Prophet Muhammad's migration from Mecca to Medina demonstrates the importance of planning and preparation alongside reliance on Allah.

The story of the Prophet's reliance in the cave of Thawr emphasizes that preparation is essential, but ultimate trust should be in Allah.

Reliance upon Allah is necessary even when seeking medical treatment; one should trust in Allah as the ultimate Healer.

The true doctor or healer is Allah, and medical professionals are merely instruments that Allah uses to bring about healing.

Relying solely on the means, such as medicine or doctors, without reliance on Allah can lead to frustration and a loss of faith.

Allah is the All-Living, the source of all life and strength, making Him the most reliable source of support.

Examples from the Quran and Hadith emphasize the importance of taking means but ultimately relying on Allah for success.

The story of Noah's son, Canaan, who drowned because he relied on a mountain instead of Allah, serves as a cautionary tale.

In seeking a livelihood, one should work hard and take necessary means but ultimately rely on Allah for sustenance.

When leaving the house, one should rely on Allah for protection, not just on physical means such as seat belts or speed limits.

Transcripts

I wanted to share with you today is one

of the greatest deeds and actions of the

heart and that

ishala Reliance upon Allah subhanahu

waala so what is what does that mean and

how are we able to achieve

properly Reliance upon Allah during our

lives whether we're going to work

whether we're at home or uh whether we

are sick in any circumstance of your

circumstances how is one able to achieve

true Reliance upon Allah subhanahu wa

taala in his life so let me begin first

by saying

that Reliance upon

Allah is W it is an

obligation Allah subhanahu

he made a or he made Reliance upon Allah

a condition of a proper e or a condition

of a person's e and Islam Allah he

says the Believers must rely upon Allah

this is what Allah said and that is the

proof for why Reliance upon Allah is an

obligation

so is the highest highest level

of it is the highest level of declaring

Allah subhanahu waala's

Oneness Allah subhah loves those who

rely upon him

said indeed Allah loves those who rely

upon him and those who rely upon

and achieve this in their daily lives

Allah has promised them that he will

suffice

them in all their Affairs in their life

and in the Hereafter Allah he

said whoever relies upon

Allah with male or female what is

Allah's

promise Allah would be enough for this

person Allah would suffice him Allah

will look after him take care of his

worldly

needs and he'll take care of his

Hereafter needs when he arrives on the

day of judgment Allah will look after

him this is the reward and the virtue of

having proper tul upon Allah subhanahu

wa taala let's define what is and how

can it be achieved

they said

that is an action of the heart in Where

the Heart Is relying

upon has two parts to it number

one is to take by the means taking by

the means and then you put your trust

and you rely upon

Allah not upon the means this is the

definition of two parts You Take by the

means and then you rely upon Allah not

upon the means now where is the Del for

this let me explain to you two that

prove this to us thei

of he narrates and the authen Hadith is

authentic more than one of our

authenticated

theith thisi said a man came to the

messenger s. wasallam and this man asked

the s.

wasam about this man wanted to do

something so this man wanted to take

advice from the messenger sallallah alai

wasallam that which of the two matters

he's about to

do uh is correct

upon so this man came to the messenger

Sall wasam and he said to him oh

messenger of Allah should I tie my camel

and then go to my work or should I just

arrive at my work and get off the back

of my camel and leave it where it is and

go to my work and finish my business and

then come back to my

camel said to

him he said to him no tie the camel tie

your camel and then rely upon Allah go

to your

work in thisth is teaching us the

importance of taking by the means so

this person has a camel and he's worried

if this camel was to get lost and go

astray and he loses his camel so what

should he do and S wasallam said to him

take by the

means tie the

camel tie it

they say that either tie it to a pole or

tie it to a tree or it could mean tie

its leg so the camel you know how has a

leg uh you take its leg and you tie the

end of its foot its foot to its thigh so

that its leg is not standing its foot is

not firm onto the ground these are two

ways of how you tie a camel so that's

the means tie it then

sallam

said then rely upon

Allah so you tie the camel but don't

rely upon the tying that it will protect

the

camel rely upon Allah that he will

protect the camel for you this

is so it's very clear from this Hadith

in where we learn is two two parts You

Take by the means and then you rely upon

Allah subhanahu waala not upon the

means and another beautiful

Hadith wasam he

says he said if you people truly were to

rely upon

Allah if you were to rely upon Allah

the way you have to or the way you

should the proper way of having in Allah

then the result would have been that

Allah would have provided for you just

like he provides for the birds how does

he provide for the birds sallam said at

the end of

thei that the

bird it flies it flies away from its

nest hungry it goes in the morning

hungry and it comes back in the

afternoon full it has eaten the point in

this Hadith is to show us

that Reliance when your heart is relying

upon Allah you must also take by the

means because the bird didn't just sit

in the nest

and relied upon Allah with its heart for

Allah to feed it rather the bird moved

in the morning it got up from its nest

and it went and it was hungry and it

came back in the afternoon and it was

satisfied so this Hadith is also proof

that relying upon Allah subhanahu

waala must be coupled with taking by the

means you take by the means

he

said the one who thinks and assumes that

Reliance upon

Allah is only by the heart and has

nothing to do with the means then such a

person

is such a person is misguided

allahar so now let's explain uh um

how is achieved in our daily life I'll

give you examples

of of people in the past and how their

was if we look at the life

of we find out that he

wasam wasam was an IM

in in Reliance upon Allah we must follow

his example whenever we want to achieve

in our life look at the case of the

Prophet sallallah alaihi wasallam when

he did hij from meah to aladina when he

migrated from mekah to al-

Madina s wasam didn't just say I'm going

to rely upon Allah with my heart and now

I'm going to leave Mecca and straight to

aladina and just going to walk you know

rely upon Allah no rather he took by the

means and he relied upon Allah subhanahu

wa taala not upon the means this is what

I mean s wasallam before he left

meca he arranged for himself a camel

abak had brought two camels one for him

one

for wasallam and he fed the camels these

are all means

preparations

sallam he traveled with

abak he took a companion with him as he

undertook Al

andam him and Abu Bakr they hired a

guide a person that would guide them out

of mea to aladina his name was

abdah right and wasam on the way as he's

going from meca to Madina he hides in a

cave known as

th th wasn't on the way to Medina it

wasn't on the way it

was it was away from the the the proper

Road of al- Madina it was off the path

it was off the

road s. wasallam Abu Bakr they prepared

their food these are all the means

planning and preparation

then wasam got onto his camel and they

took off him and Abu Bakr going towards

al- Madina

and you know they went and they hid in

th in the cave of

Thor eventually the mush of the

disbelievers they caught up

toam and they got to the

cave and they encircled the

cave were inside the

cave was

worried and the prophet Sall

looked at him and he said to

him he said to him Abu Bakr what do you

assume what do you think what are your

thoughts about two people and the third

one is Allah subhanahu wa taala in other

words the S wasallam is saying to him

what can befall what can happen to two

people and Allah is the third one of

them

this is you see

this prepared everything he prepared

camel and food and hiding in the cave of

of Thor he did all that he's got his

guide with him this is all preparation

this is all

means but where was his heart where was

his

heart it was relying upon Allah not upon

the

means did not say to Abu Bakr don't

worry don't worry we're in a cave we're

hidden you

know we won't be found it's all right

it's dark in here it's okay he didn't

say that s wasallam is not relying upon

the means he's rep relying upon

Allah this is how is achieved You Take

by the means but then your heart is

relying upon Allah not upon the means

look at the case of

of course the famous story with her

son and how she went thirsty and is was

crying he's a baby she wanted to find

some water some food for him she didn't

find so she began to uh do

between she is running between the

mountain of and the mountain of Al going

up and down up and down seven times this

is all from the

means this is all from the means and

she's relying upon Allah her heart is

relying upon Allah it wasn't relying

upon the walking from seven times no she

was relying upon Allah and then that's

when zamzam came and what is the proof

for this because when

ibraim left and is in meah and went she

asked him she said yeah ibraim

did Allah command you to leave us here

he said to her yes she replied and

said she said if that's the case then

Allah subhanahu wa taala will not fail

us he will not neglect us so her heart

is relying upon Allah she knows Allah is

going to look after her and bring bring

her relief but she didn't just sit there

and wait for the water to come she took

by the means she went up to a back to Al

back to seven times this is the means

but she did not rely upon that she's

relying upon

Allah to relieve her from her distress

and that's exactly what happened since

she relied upon Allah her gift was

special and it was from Allah and that

was something that is possible but

everything is possible upon Allah the

earth the earth cracked open and Zam Zam

came out and zamzam was a gift for her

first and foremost and it is there up

until the day of judgment for us to look

at for us to drink from and remember the

proper

ofb my brothers and sisters in Islam

this is what aul is take by the means

rely upon Allah not upon the means so

let me give

you they

say that your limbs are supposed to be

working you're supposed to be working

and the heart is what relies upon Allah

let's speak about a farmer you see I

give you an example through a farmer the

farmer he plows the Earth right he digs

the Earth he will get get the perfect

seed he'll spread the seed in the earth

he'll plant them he Waters them daily

these are all means all of this is asbab

means and then after this his heart

relies upon

Allah that Allah will nurture these

plants and Allah subhanahu waala will

produce the fruit and the vegetables and

the herbs and everything else on this

land why he realizes upon Allah he takes

by the means and relies upon Allah

subhanahu wa taala and he does not rely

upon the seed and upon the Water because

if you rely upon the seed and upon the

Water if you rely upon them uh sometimes

the seed could Sprout and grow other

times it's a dead seed nothing

grows but if you rely upon Allah then it

is Allah who makes this seed sprout in

into a plan and he subhah waala chooses

whether he wants to do this or not

subhah

Waal then this

is let's speak about if you are sick how

do you achieve upon Allah when you're

sick how would you achieve tul listen to

this very

carefully uh you will take the medicine

that is a Sab you will look for the best

medicine for the best doctor for the

best surgeon do all that let's say you

know when people are sick with cancer we

ask Allah subhanahu waala to give them

shifa and to give the Muslims around the

world

shifa let's say someone is ill with

cancer how does he achieve upon Allah

subhana tala proper Reliance upon

Allah he will take the medicine he will

find and look for the best doctors and

for the best surgeons and he'll put a

lot of money no problems this is all the

means then his heart will rely upon

Allah to cure him and to heal

him and he will not rely upon the

means he or she will not rely upon the

medicine and upon the doctor and upon

the

surgeon these people are only means the

Panadol or the medicine is only a

means but the sick person will rely upon

Allah because Allah is

a Allah is the Healer Allah subhanahu

waala is the one who cures as in

the there is nothing that can cure

anyone except your healing except your

cure this is why s wasallam

once a man came to him and said to him

show me your back because this person

was a doctor and he knew

that wasallam had something in his back

and of course this thing in his back

was it was the Seal of prophethood it

was like a pigeon's egg and there was

hair on it this was a sign

that wasam is the final prophet of Allah

so this man came and he said to Muhammad

s alai wasallam show me your back for

I'm a doctor

so said to

him Allah is the Healer Allah is the

Healer you are only a friend you are

only a

comforter the true doctor the true

healer is the one who created this thing

on my back is the one who created the

sickness and the evil for sallam he said

to this man you're only a friend you're

a comforter you know just like the

surgeon and the doctor and the nurse

they're only comforters they comfort you

they walk you through the uh surgery and

what is going to happen you know and

they make it easy upon you and the

medicine brings you relief but the true

doctor and the one who's going to heal

you a

Allah it is Allah subhah waala this is

why

said if I was to fall ill it is he who

will cure me in other words take by the

means no problems find the best doctors

and the best medicine no problem but do

not rely upon this you rely upon Allah

that he will make the means work and you

know why it is very very very important

to have proper relying upon Allah not

upon the

means because these means could work and

sometimes they don't work right

sometimes the means work sometimes they

don't

work so if you relied upon the means and

they didn't work that's when you'll

become upset this is when you'll become

frustrated this is when you will object

to the and to the decree of Allah

subhanahu waala

you know if you're sick and you take

medicine and you rely upon the medicine

to cure you and then let's say the

medicine didn't work you will lose your

Dean you will lose your IM you will

doubt Allah because you relied upon the

means but if you took the medicine and

you did the surgery and whatever it is

and you relied upon Allah not upon these

means then if these means did not work

and if they

failed you won't have an issue because

you didn't rely on them to begin with

you relied upon

Allah and if they didn't work that means

Allah doesn't want them to work for

youb has a better plan for

youb and this is how we

achieve

subh this

is never ever rely upon the means

that means as I said to you sometimes

work sometimes they don't work take an

example of two sick people let's say two

people are sick one person and both of

them take the exact

medicine but someone one of them is

cured one of them heals and the other

his illness gets worse and he dies as a

result can that be possible of course it

is isn't it possible doesn't it

happen sometimes uh as I mentioned to

you the a patient with cancer sometimes

patient takes chemo chemotherapy works

and other patients they take chemo

therapy and they die chemo doesn't work

so the means itself sometimes works

sometimes doesn't work so you'd be a

fool to rely upon the

means you will this is why I say to you

if you rely upon the means and the means

doesn't work you will have problems with

your

Iman you will object to the of Allah

you'll become angry and frustrated with

Allah but if you rely upon Allah now you

do not care whether the means work or

not because you did not rely upon them

to begin with you relied upon

Allah now my brothers and sisters in

Islam understand

this uh why do we rely upon Allah why do

we rely upon Allah subhanahu wa taala

understand this very carefully Allah he

said in the Quran

he said and rely this is a command and

order from Allah rely upon

Allah the one who is all

living and he does not die he does not

perish this is why we rely upon Allah

because he's the all living he's the

source of all life he's the source of

all

strength so if you rely upon other than

Allah everything other than Allah will

perish will die will end so if you rely

upon other than Allah you risk it that

as soon as that thing perishes or gets

destroyed and it will perish and

destroy your case is finished whatever

you are looking forward to is gone now

but if you rely upon Allah

the all living the one who never

dies then you are truly relying upon

something that is

stable and your Affairs will be done and

Allah will look after you because you're

relying upon someone who does not die

he's

living if you rely upon other than Allah

then we said everything other than Allah

will perish and will be

destroyed if you relied upon other than

Allah then the matter that you relied

upon other than Allah is a failed ruined

destroyed matter you will never achieve

what you wanted to

achieve my brothers and sisters in Islam

look at the case of the son

of when the big flood was happening

Allah was going to save now and the

Believers his son his name was Canan

mentioned in the books of T his

son uh didn't want to accept didn't want

to believe and his son looked at the

mountains and he

said he said I am going to seek Refuge

at the peak of the mountain because if I

get to the mountain to the top of the

mountain impossible the water won't get

there and as a result I will live I will

not drown allahar the son of no he

relied upon the means he relied upon a

mountain to save him he did not rely

upon Allah as a result Allah

says he was from among those who drowned

and he was destroyed because he relied

upon the means and he was a disbeliever

Subhan Allah for my brothers and sisters

in Islam very important that we take by

the means but then we rely upon Allah

not upon the means you know when you go

out to your work to go and make a living

how do you

achieve Reliance upon Allah when earning

a living how do you rely upon Allah and

achieve it properly well take by the

means work work hard you know of course

while performing and observing your

obligations and giving everyone their

rights your right your family's rights

and so on work find

work um

and and and do whatever is required as

long as it's Hal but do not rely upon

your work do not rely upon your work and

do not rely upon your money and your

check these are means to a provision

rely upon Allah rely up rely upon Allah

your risk your provision is upon

Allah not the mean

the job the money all this is just means

you rely upon Allah this is how you

achieve that when you work keep in your

heart and in your mind it is not the

work that is feeding you it is not the

money that is feeding you these are

means they come and they go sometimes

they can work sometimes they don't work

in I Rely Upon Allah that he provides

for me and for my family

and whoever relies upon

Allah after he has taken the means Allah

is enough for him Allah would satisfy

him and he will look after his Affairs

and he'll give him more than what he

expected allahar with Dua my brothers

and sisters in Islam is a means make Dua

it's a means but rely upon Allah

subhanahu wa taala for that which you

asked for Subhan Allah similarly when

you leave the house when you you leave

your house and you want Allah to protect

you we all want Allah's protection day

and night we want Allah to protect us

from harm when we leave the house we

want Allah to protect us from the evil

of mankind and the evil of the

Devils we want Allah to protect us

from The Temptations the trials that are

out there in society so how do you

achieve tul in this when you leave the

house say

say it when you leave the house say in

the name of

Allah and I put my trust and I Rely Upon

Allah subhanahu

waala and there is no power there is no

ability

whatsoever except if Allah subhanahu wa

ta'ala was to give permission then you

go into your car and take by the means

put your seat belt so that you don't get

harmed put your seat belt and drive

safely drive safely in the appropriate

speed limit that is out on the

roads and look after yourself take by

the means but rely upon Allah that he

subhanahu wa taala will protect you not

the seat belt the seat belt doesn't

protect on its

own and adhering to the speed limit

doesn't protect these are means you must

take by them the proper the one who

actually takes care of you and protects

you is he subhanahu waala

Allah for whoever says

this the Devils they turn away from him

they say how are we going to affect

someone that has relied upon Allah

subhanahu

waala for