The Day I Truly Understood ‘Tawakkul’

By: Pen and Paper

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There are days in our lives that pass quietly, almost forgotten. But then, there are days that change something deep within us not outwardly, not dramatically , but softly, like light entering a closed room. The day I truly understood Tawakkul was one such day.

The Breaking Point

It was a season of uncertainty. Everything I was trying for  a job, a relationship, a goal  felt like sand slipping through my fingers. I had done my best. I had planned, prayed, pushed, and persisted. But nothing was moving. I felt stuck. Lost.

I remember sitting in sujood one evening, silently crying. Not asking for anything new. Just saying:

“Ya Allah, I’ve tried everything. If it’s not meant to be, take it from my heart.”

That moment  that surrender  was the beginning of Tawakkul foutcfait

 What Is Tawakkul, Really?

We often hear that Tawakkul means “trusting Allah.” But it’s more than that. It’s:

• Doing your part,

• Putting your heart into the effort,

• Then letting go of the result  completely.

It’s not laziness. It’s not giving up.
It’s trusting the Wisdom of Allah even when we don’t understand the outcfaith

A Shift Inside Me

That day, after that prayer, something shifted. The situation didn’t magically fix itself. But I felt lighter.
I no longer begged for one outcome. I said:

“Give me what is best, even if I don’t recognize it at first.”

And subhanAllah  in the weeks that followed  things I never expected began falling into place. Not the way I had imagined, but in a way that later made perfect sense.

Tawakkul in Everyday Life

Tawakkul isn’t just for big life decisions.
It’s for:

• Waiting for a reply after an interview

• Worrying about a loved one’s health

• Praying for a child to change

• Holding onto faith when nothing makes sense

It’s for every moment where fear meets faith.

A Dua That Helped Me

Here’s a dua I keep close now, especially when I feel anxious:

اللَّهُمَّ اكْفِنِي بِحَلالِكَ عَنْ حَرَامِكَ، وَأَغْنِنِي بِفَضْلِكَ عَمَّنْ سِوَاكَ
O Allah, suffice me with what You have made lawful over what You have made unlawful, and make me independent of all others besides You

 Final Thoughts

Tawakkul is peace.

Not because life is always perfect — but because we’ve handed it over to the One who never makes mistakes.

The day I truly understood Tawakkul, I stopped asking “Why me?” and started saying “Guide me.”

And since then, no matter the storm, I’ve felt anchored.

 Have you ever experienced a moment of pure Tawakkul?

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