Always

Indeed my Lord is with me, He will guide me

Sura Shu’ara, 26:62

Inna Ma’iya Rabbi Sayahdini

Moses story has always been one that I turn to. This Sura has always meant so much to me, in my most difficult times.

It has always been my anchor to Allah. The rope to which I hold onto with faith and hope when it appears all else has failed.

Tawakkul is the key in situations where we see no hope

Tawakkul brings Allah’s pleasure and reward, and is a blessing that nurtures and strengthens our faith. It gives us hope, contentment with His decree, and confidence, especially in times of fear and uncertainty.

Allah promises, “And whoever relies upon Allah, then He is sufficient for him” [65:3]. As Ibn al-Qayyim said, “*Tawakkul* is half of the religion, and the other half is *inābah*—to return to Allah in all affairs and repentance.”

The Straight Path we seek requires faith, gratitude, and patience, along with placing our trust in Allah.

This reliance, or *tawakkul*, is one of the greatest acts of worship on this path. Allah commands, “…and upon Allah rely, if you should be believers” [3:122].