It is the third fruit of yaqyn-certinaity (see other posts).
Tawkal is an action of the heart, do what you can (means), put your trust in Allah and dont feel worried.
The definition of tawkal in Arabic is depenidng on someone other then yourself. Islamicly it is defined by Ibn Rajab as " Depedning on Allah with your heart, in the seeking of befincial things for yourselves, and pushing away bad things from yourself."
This means, when I dont get what I want or when I cant push away what I dont like, I dont become depressed because I have tawkal.
When you dont have a proper understanding of tawkal, you will feel anxious, worried and depressed. Tawkal can only come with true yaqyn-certinaity in the beleif of Allah. Tawkal is a sign of eman-faith.
An example of not having tawkal is:
You dont pray at your job because of fear of losing your job. If you dont pray then it means you dont have tawkal in Allah who is truly the provider. You think your boss is provding you with the check, but its from Allahs rizik. You say, I will not pray because I am at work, but the money is already there, so you lose the barkah. Anything you gain during that time (which you shouldve prayed in) it is cursed.
An example of having tawkal is:
You study hard for your test= you exahust all your means, and then you depend on Allah. You dont miss jumaah because you want to study for your test, because you have tawkal.
Another example of tawkal is:
People always ask about marriage. When you pray istghara, you should feel sakinah-peace if the decision is a yes. You dont have to double check or ask your freinds to make sure it is the right choice because you are under the protection of Allah. You have tawkal in Him alone. Even if there are roadblocks, you keep trying, contunie having tawkal, and relax. Why are you so worried if you have tawkal? You should know that Allah has answered your istghara.
Takwal doesnt come from your salat isghara it comes from your heart. The true mumen is making tawkal constnatly even if they didnt make the prayer, because they always rember Allah, and they always ask for Allahs help through duaa.
The beleivers trust in Allah is mentioned 7 times in the Quran,
Allah says,
" And in Allah should the believers put their trust" 3:122
"And in Allah (Alone) let believers put their trust" 3:160
"And in Allah let the believers put their trust" 9:51
The critiera for belief or being a beleiver is having tawkal...
Overall, the concept of Tawkal is mentioned many more times in the Quran...
What will those who make tawakal recieve?
Allah says,
"And put your trust in Allah, and Sufficient is Allah as a Wakil -Trustee, or Disposer of affairs" 33:3
Allah asks the rhetorical question: "Is Allah not sufficient enough for His servants?"
The Prophet says: If you depend on Allah, with the true tawkal, He will give you from His bounty the way he gives the birds.
What does the Prophet mean by birds?
Have you ever seen a depressed bird? There are no depressed, or anxisous birds. They leave early in the moring and return late with food.
Rizq is not just in the form of money, it is other things also.
Why would you ask and worry about tommorows rizk if Allah still hasnt asked you about tomorow? Tommorow is not gurnateed.
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