The Quran attributes this name to Allah ten times. For example: "On that day Allah will pay them in full their just reward, and they shall
know that Allah is the Evident Truth.” [Sūrah al-Nūr: 25]
And: “Then they shall be sent back to Allah, their Patron, the True One.” [Sūrah al-An`ām: 62]
And : “So exalted be Allah, the True King!” [Sūrah TāHā: 114]
And: “So that is your Lord in Truth” [Sūrah Yūnus: 32]
It follows that Allah loves the truth and those who are truthful. He enjoins honesty upon us and exhorts us be honest.
Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) used to say while standing late at night in the observance of prayer:
And: “Then they shall be sent back to Allah, their Patron, the True One.” [Sūrah al-An`ām: 62]
And : “So exalted be Allah, the True King!” [Sūrah TāHā: 114]
And: “So that is your Lord in Truth” [Sūrah Yūnus: 32]
It follows that Allah loves the truth and those who are truthful. He enjoins honesty upon us and exhorts us be honest.
Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) used to say while standing late at night in the observance of prayer:
O Allah! You set to rights the heavens and the Earth and all they contain, and Yours is the praise. Yours is the dominion of the heavens and the Earth and all they contain, and Yours is the praise. You are the light of the heavens and the Earth and all they contain, and Yours is the praise. You are the King of the heavens and the Earth and all they contain, and Yours is the praise. You are the Truth, Your promise is true, the meeting with You is true, Heaven is true, Hell is true, the prophets are true, Muhammad is true, and the Final Hour is true.[Sahīh al-Bukhārī (1120, 6317) and Sahīh Muslim (769)]The truth can be defined as that which is established with certainty about which there can be no legitimate doubt. Allah is the Truth in His enduring essence which shall never perish or diminish. His nature is the truth that shall never be supplanted. Hs teachings are the truth, never mixed with falsehood. His promise is true and it will never be broken. He guides us to the truth, decrees the truth, and speaks the truth.
No matter what changes may take place in the world, no matter what challenges, difficulties, or discoveries we might encounter, the Truth that is Allah will never change. It is the one thing that can always be relied upon.
Muslims today, in the age of Globalization, are wondering what principles are immutable and what principles are subject to adaptation and change. Understanding this name of Allah should help us to deal with this question. Allah’s light is the truth, and whatever is illuminated by His light will be true.
by: Sheikh Salman al-Oadah
Reliance on Allah, as mentioned in this Prophetic statement, is referred to in Arabic as tawakkul. It literally means to place one’s affairs in the hands of another.
There is a name of Allah associated with this word: al-Wakīl (the Disposer of Affairs). The Qur’ān refers to Allah by this name fourteen times.
For instance, it says: “Say: Allah is sufficient for us! Most Excellent is He in whom we trust as Disposer of our Affairs!” [Sūrah Āl `Imrān: 173]
Also: “Allah is sufficient as Disposer of Affairs.” [Sūrah al-Nisā’: 81]
And: “He is the Disposer of All Affairs” [Sūrah al-An`ām: 102]
And: “As to what we say, Allah is the Disposer of Affairs.” [Sūrah al-Qasas: 28]
Allah, in His infinite knowledge, power and wisdom, governs the affairs of all aspects of His creation. Allah’s care is general for all things, living and nonliving, believer and unbeliever, the pious and the heedless, the grateful and the ungrateful. Allah’s concern, care, and mercy embraces all creation and all people, whether or not they believe in Him and whether or not they place their trust in Him.
There is, however, a special sense of this name, a sense that applies to those who believe in Him firmly and place their trust fully in Him. Allah makes matters easy for them and wards off hardship from them.
This is what the eminent Companion, IBn `Abbās was referring to when he said:
When we have a proper awareness that Allah is the Disposer of Affairs, we entrust our Lord with our concerns. We become accepting of His decree and seek after His bounty and grace.
This is what Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) was referring to when he said: “If they would only put their trust in Allah as they should, He would provide for them like he provides for the birds who fly out in the morning hungry and return fully satiated.” [Sunan al-Tirmidhī (2344) and Sunan Ibn Mājah (4164)]
The example of the bird going out in the morning shows us that one of the greatest expressions of faith and devotion is to take all practical steps to achieve our goals while at the same time placing our complete reliance upon Allah for the outcome.
Allah enjoins this upon us, saying: “(He is) Lord of the East and the West. There is no god but He. Take Him therefore as Disposer of your Affairs.” [Sūrah al-Muzammil: 9]
Likewise, Allah forbids us to place our true reliance in anything other than Him: “We gave Moses the Book, and made it a Guide to the Children of Israel, (commanding): ‘Take not other than Me as Disposer of (your) affairs’.” [Sūrah al-Isrā’: 2]
Together, these two verses show us that putting our trust in Allah is an act of worship. Through our devoted trust and reliance, we express our monotheistic belief, and therefore these are things we should direct towards Allah alone.
There is a name of Allah associated with this word: al-Wakīl (the Disposer of Affairs). The Qur’ān refers to Allah by this name fourteen times.
For instance, it says: “Say: Allah is sufficient for us! Most Excellent is He in whom we trust as Disposer of our Affairs!” [Sūrah Āl `Imrān: 173]
Also: “Allah is sufficient as Disposer of Affairs.” [Sūrah al-Nisā’: 81]
And: “He is the Disposer of All Affairs” [Sūrah al-An`ām: 102]
And: “As to what we say, Allah is the Disposer of Affairs.” [Sūrah al-Qasas: 28]
Allah, in His infinite knowledge, power and wisdom, governs the affairs of all aspects of His creation. Allah’s care is general for all things, living and nonliving, believer and unbeliever, the pious and the heedless, the grateful and the ungrateful. Allah’s concern, care, and mercy embraces all creation and all people, whether or not they believe in Him and whether or not they place their trust in Him.
There is, however, a special sense of this name, a sense that applies to those who believe in Him firmly and place their trust fully in Him. Allah makes matters easy for them and wards off hardship from them.
This is what the eminent Companion, IBn `Abbās was referring to when he said:
Allah is sufficient for us. Most Excellent is He in whom we trust as Disposer of our Affairs! This is what Abraham (peace be upon him) said when he was cast into the bonfire. It is also what Muhammad (peace be upon him) said when the people said: “’They have gathered against you, so fear them.’ However, it only increased the believers in faith, and they said: ‘Say: Allah is Sufficient for us! Most Excellent is He in whom we trust as Disposer of our affairs!’” [Sūrah Āl `Imrān: 173]Allah takes particular care of the believers, their well-being and their sustenance. He shows particular concern for their affairs, especially those who put their full trust in Him. Allah says: “And whosoever puts his trust in Allah, He will suffice him.” [Sūrah al-Talāq: 3]
When we have a proper awareness that Allah is the Disposer of Affairs, we entrust our Lord with our concerns. We become accepting of His decree and seek after His bounty and grace.
This is what Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) was referring to when he said: “If they would only put their trust in Allah as they should, He would provide for them like he provides for the birds who fly out in the morning hungry and return fully satiated.” [Sunan al-Tirmidhī (2344) and Sunan Ibn Mājah (4164)]
The example of the bird going out in the morning shows us that one of the greatest expressions of faith and devotion is to take all practical steps to achieve our goals while at the same time placing our complete reliance upon Allah for the outcome.
Allah enjoins this upon us, saying: “(He is) Lord of the East and the West. There is no god but He. Take Him therefore as Disposer of your Affairs.” [Sūrah al-Muzammil: 9]
Likewise, Allah forbids us to place our true reliance in anything other than Him: “We gave Moses the Book, and made it a Guide to the Children of Israel, (commanding): ‘Take not other than Me as Disposer of (your) affairs’.” [Sūrah al-Isrā’: 2]
Together, these two verses show us that putting our trust in Allah is an act of worship. Through our devoted trust and reliance, we express our monotheistic belief, and therefore these are things we should direct towards Allah alone.
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