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Four ways to strengthen your trust in Allah

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In short

Hatim Al-Asamm built his trust in Allah on four realisations. Rizq: no one can take what is decreed for me. Deeds: no one can do them for me, so I stay busy with good. Death: it is racing towards me, so I prepare. Actions: I can't escape Allah's sight, so I stay shy of Him.

How did you build your trust in Allah? 

I came to term with 4 things, said Hatim Al-Asamm (RA)

RIZQ: No one can take away the rizq that's been decreed for me.

DEEDS: No one can do the deeds for me so I remain busy engaging in good

DEATH: I learned that death is racing towards me so I'm actively preparing

ACTIONS: I learned that I do not escape from Allah's sight so I remain shy of Him.
 Source: @imamomarsuleiman

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Questions answered

Who was Hatim Al-Asamm?

An early scholar known for his trust in Allah, who summarised it in four realisations about rizq, deeds, death and actions.

Can anyone take away my rizq?

No. The rizq Allah has decreed for you cannot be taken by anyone.

How does remembering death strengthen trust?

Knowing death is approaching keeps us busy preparing for it rather than worrying about what we can't control.

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