What does the term 'Tawakkul' mean in Islamic spirituality?
A
Repentance
B
Reliance and trust in Allah
C
Gratitude
D
Patience
Correct Answer: Option B — Reliance and trust in Allah
Explanation:
Tawakkul means complete reliance and trust in Allah after taking all necessary worldly means. It is not passivity but the combination of effort and faith. The Quran in Surah At-Talaq (65:3) states that whoever trusts Allah He will be sufficient. It is a central spiritual concept in Islamic practice and Sufi tradition.