I was just revising my notes and I came across this profound concept Al-Imām Ibnul Qayyim wrote about that destroys the lazy fatalism people hide behind: you fight qadar (destiny) with qadar. Meaning, if something is decreed against you, you fight it with action that is also decreed (and is in your control). Sickness is destiny—so is medicine. Poverty is destiny—so is work. Failure is destiny—so is striving again. To sit back and say “if it's meant to happen, it'll happen” isn't the tawakkul we think it is. It is more negligence a lot of times than the tawakkul we try to label it.
The Prophet SAW said: “Strive for what benefits you, ask for Allah's help (in attaining it), and do not give up.” Allah has written your provision, yes, but He's also written the means by which it reaches you—and often, you are the means. Your effort is part of the decree.
And this is where people get it backwards. They think because the outcome is already known to Allah, the effort is pointless. But the effort was never separate from the outcome. It's woven into it. You were always going to try, and the result was always going to be what it is, but your striving is what activates the mercy, the growth, the reward embedded in the process. Even if it doesn't work out the way you hoped, it wasn't wasted. You became someone different through the attempt. You gained strength, resilience, knowledge and experience. And then you go again. That's the mentality. “and that each person will only have what they endeavoured towards, and that (the outcome of) their endeavours will be seen (in their record)”
With a heart full of Joy and gratitude, allow me to re-introduce myself:
I.O JAYEOLA ESQ, LLB(Hons) Ife(2:1), B.L (First Class).
The dream has finally become reality. I have now worn the wig, you can bring your briefs 🥰.
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After 7 years, 156373 crash outs and 50505483939 Jesus take the wheels
Introducing: Oluwabukunmi Mercedes Abraham, Esq.
LLB(Hons), B.L (Barrister and Solicitor of the Federal republic of Nigeria), ACIARB (uk), AICMC
Ps: I would hire me off these pictures alone 🤪
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