What does Tawakkaltu ala Allah mean?

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Discover the meaning of the term Tawakkaltu ala Allah (توكلت على الله) in Islamic vocabulary.

Updated on 11 April 2026 at 1:05 AM

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Definition Tawakkaltu ala Allah

I have placed my trust in Allah; said at the beginning of any undertaking.
When to say it? When leaving for a journey or for work

Tawakkaltu ala Allah in the Quran

﴿إِنِّى تَوَكَّلْتُ عَلَى ٱللَّهِ رَبِّى وَرَبِّكُم ۚ مَّا مِن دَآبَّةٍ إِلَّا هُوَ ءَاخِذٌۢ بِنَاصِيَتِهَآ ۚ إِنَّ رَبِّى عَلَىٰ صِرَٰطٍۢ مُّسْتَقِيمٍۢ

« Indeed, I have relied upon Allah, my Lord and your Lord. There is no creature but that He holds its forelock. Indeed, my Lord is on a path [that is] straight." »

Surah هود : 56

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