Madaris-ul-Madinah and Faizan-e-Madinah where the water underground is dirty.

صَلُّوۡا عَلَى الۡحَبِيۡب            صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلٰى مُحَمَّد

Accounts of Mutawakkileen^[1]

Dear Islamic brothers! We are hearing about Tawakkul. Remember that he who attains the quality of Tawakkul is very fortunate. The pious people of Allah Almighty possess the quality of Tawakkul. In order to increase the passion for Tawakkul, let us listen to two accounts of those who observed Tawakkul.

Satan is my servant

Sayyiduna Ayyub Hammaal رَحْمَةُ الـلّٰـهِ عَلَيْه states: ‘A Mutawakkil young man lived in our town. He was very famous for his worship, spiritual practices and in relation to his Tawakkul. He would not take anything from people. Whenever he felt to eat something, he would find a pouch full of coins before him. This way, he would spend his day and night in worshipping Allah Almighty and would be given sustenance from the unseen. Once, people said to him, ‘O young man! Fear from taking that pouch of coins. It is possible that Satan is deceiving you and that pouch is also from him.’ The young man replied, ‘I set my gaze upon the mercy of my Merciful Lord Almighty. I do not ask for anything from anyone besides Him. When my Lord Almighty provides me sustenance, I accept it. (And) let’s suppose that pouch of coins is from my enemy, Satan, then what harm does it have for me? Rather, I gain benefit from it that my enemy has been made subservient to me. If that is so, may Allah Almighty keep him my servant. What else can be better than my biggest enemy serving me as my servant; and I should not look towards him, rather, I should understand that my Lord Almighty is providing me sustenance through my enemy. Undoubtedly, He, Who is my Lord, provides sustenance to all the worlds.’ Listening to the reply of the Mutawakkil young man,