Because tawakkal is only possible after trying as hard as possible
Don't
misunderstand the meaning of tawakkal. Tawakkal is often
misinterpreted as giving up without trying to change one's fate. As Umar said,
"the sky does not rain gold or silver." This means that tawakkal does
not mean we abandon endeavor and effort.
Once
a young man came to the presence of the Prophet Muhammad. When he was asked how
his camel was tethered, he answered that he did not tie the rope because he had
put his trust in it. On the contrary, Rasullullah immediately told him to first
tie the camel's rope properly and then put his trust in it.
Because repentance is not enough on the tongue
As
in Surah Al Baqarah verse 60: "Except for those who have repented and
made amends and explained (the truth), then it is from them that I accept their
repentance." Repentance is only accepted if we have truly left behind
previous mistakes and done something positive otherwise. Making improvements
means doing good work and trying to leave behind bad work. There are actions
that you must take, or no longer do; It's not enough just to speak a thousand
times.
By working we have the opportunity to be loved by Allah SWT
In
a history it is described: Indeed, Allah SWT loves a believer who works hard.
God's love can only be achieved if we have carried out all the mandates and
teachings of the Koran and the Sunnah of the Prophet, accompanied by an
overflowing heart filled with love. Whoever loves Allah, Allah will love him.
Imam
Ibn Qayyim outlines ten stages toward attaining the love of Allah: reciting the
Quran while reflecting upon and understanding its meanings; drawing closer to
Allah through voluntary acts of worship (sunnah) following the
fulfillment of obligatory ones; maintaining constant remembrance of Allah—in
one’s heart, with one’s tongue, and through one’s actions; prioritizing the
love of Allah over the love for one’s own self; contemplating the greatness of
Allah’s names and attributes; reflecting upon the blessings and favors one has
received from Him; engaging in acts of obedience to Allah with a fully present
and attentive heart; spending time alone with Allah during the last third of
the night; keeping company with those who love Allah and the truthful (al-shiddiqin);
and distancing oneself from anything that might create a barrier between
oneself and Allah (SWT).
None
of this is easy. We must strive to overcome the inclinations of our own hearts,
control our tongues, and direct all our behavior toward consistently fulfilling
these ten conditions over time.
Through work, one can be spared from the torment of Hellfire.
It
is narrated that when the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) returned from
the Battle of Tabuk, he noticed that the hands of Sa’d ibn Mu’adh al-Ansari
were blistered and darkened by the scorching sun. The Messenger of Allah asked,
"What happened to your hands?" Sa’d replied, "I have
been working the land with this hoe to provide for my family, for whom I am
responsible." The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) then took
Sa’d’s hand and kissed it, saying, "This is a hand that shall never be
touched by the fire of Hell."
A Muslim must fulfill their role as a khalifah
(steward/vicegerent) in the best possible manner.
Human
beings serve as Allah’s khalifah on Earth. Furthermore, we must remember
that Islam was revealed for the benefit of all creation—a responsibility that
rests squarely upon the shoulders of Muslims. How can this duty be fulfilled if
Muslims do not master knowledge, collaborate within networks, possess the
necessary resources, and take on leadership roles in the world? All of this
must be achieved through hard work, especially in this 21st century, a time
when other nations have already surged far ahead.
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