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What does Tawakkul mean?

تَوَكُّل
Tawakkul

Trust in Allah after taking the means.

Also spelled: Reliance on Allah

Tawakkul explained

Tie your camel and rely on Allah. Whoever relies on Allah, He is sufficient for him. If you relied on Allah as He deserves, the Prophet ﷺ said, He would provide for you as He provides for the birds, which leave hungry in the morning and return full.

Source
At-Talaq 65:3; Sunan at-Tirmidhi 2517, 2344

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Questions about Tawakkul

What does Tawakkul mean?

Tawakkul (تَوَكُّل, Tawakkul) means: Trust in Allah after taking the means.

How is Tawakkul written and pronounced in Arabic?

It is written تَوَكُّل and pronounced Tawakkul. It is also spelled Reliance on Allah.

Where does Tawakkul come from in the Quran or hadith?

Tie your camel and rely on Allah. Whoever relies on Allah, He is sufficient for him. If you relied on Allah as He deserves, the Prophet ﷺ said, He would provide for you as He provides for the birds, which leave hungry in the morning and return full. Source: At-Talaq 65:3; Sunan at-Tirmidhi 2517, 2344.

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