Al-Wakeel

لَوْ أَنَّكُمْ تَوَكَّلْتُمْ عَلَى اللَّهِ حَقَّ تَوَكُّلِهِ لَرَزَقَكُمْ كَمَا يَرْزُقُ الطَّيْرَ تَغْدُو خِمَاصًا وَتَرُوحُ بِطَانًا

“If you were to rely upon Allah with true reliance, He would provide for you as He provides for the birds—they go out hungry in the morning and return full in the evening.”

This hadith teaches that true tawakkul (reliance on Al-Wakeel) brings provision, but it still requires effort—like the birds that go out to seek.

حَسْبُنَا اللَّهُ وَنِعْمَ الْوَكِيلُ قَالَهَا إِبْرَاهِيمُ عَلَيْهِ السَّلام حِينَ أُلْقِيَ فِي النَّارِ وَقَالَهَا مُحَمَّدٌ ﷺ حِينَ قَالُوا إِنَّ النَّاسَ قَدْ جَمَعُوا لَكُمْ

“'Allah is sufficient for us and He is the best Trustee.' Ibrahim عَلَيْهِ السَّلامُ said it when he was thrown into the fire, and Muhammad ﷺ said it when told: 'The people have gathered against you.'”

The greatest expression of trust in Al-Wakeel, used by prophets in their most critical moments.

Tawakkul has two essential components: relying on Allah with the heart, and taking the necessary means. Neglecting either is a deficiency. The heart depends on Allah while the limbs work.

حَسْبِيَ اللَّهُ لا إِلَهَ إِلَّا هُوَ عَلَيْهِ تَوَكَّلْتُ وَهُوَ رَبُّ الْعَرْشِ الْعَظِيمِ

Hasbiyal-lahu la ilaha illa huwa 'alayhi tawakkaltu wa huwa Rabbul-'Arshil-'Adheem

“Allah is sufficient for me. There is no god but Him. Upon Him I rely, and He is the Lord of the Great Throne.”