“And whoever relies upon Allah — then He is sufficient for him.”
’’اور جو اللہ پر بھروسہ کرے تو وہ اس کے لیے کافی ہے۔‘‘
“ومن يتوكل على الله فهو حسبه”
Reference : Surah At-Talaq (65:3)
Understanding the Verse.
This short ayah carries a world of comfort:
“Whoever relies upon Allah” – Reliance (tawakkul) is not passive waiting; it’s an active trust. It means you make your effort, but your heart rests in the belief that Allah will handle what you cannot.
“Then He is sufficient for him” – When Allah takes responsibility for your affairs, no gap is left unfilled, no harm is left unattended. His sufficiency covers both what you see and what you don’t.
The Psychological Connection.
Fear of the future is almost always tied to the unknown:
What if I fail?
What if things go wrong?
What if I lose what I love?
In psychology, this is called anticipatory anxiety — the mind tries to prepare for danger that hasn’t happened yet, exhausting you in the process.
This ayah offers a mental reframe: instead of looping through “What if?” scenarios, your mind shifts to “Allah is enough for me.”
It moves you from a fear-based mindset to a faith-based mindset.
It reminds you that the future is not unknown to Allah — it is already written, and He is already taking care of it.
Real-Life Reflection.
Think of a child on a long journey. The road is dark and winding, but their hand is in their parent’s. The child doesn’t ask about every turn — they trust the hand holding theirs.
That’s tawakkul.
You do your best.
You hold on to Allah through prayer, patience, and obedience.
You let Him steer through the unseen.
How to Practice This in Daily Life.
Prepare wisely – Do your part in planning, studying, or working for your goals.
Pause before panic – When a fearful thought hits, replace it with: “Hasbiyallahu wa ni‘mal wakeel” (Allah is sufficient for me, and He is the best disposer of affairs).
Surrender the outcome – Accept that your effort is limited, but Allah’s help is limitless.
Heart-Touching Reminder.
The future you’re scared of is already known, planned, and protected by Allah.
When you walk into the unknown holding His promise, the unknown becomes safe.
