There is no doubt that surrendering to the judgment of Allah is a central element of Tawhid in its essence and scope. Yet, for this submission to become the foundation of true uprightness, it must be grounded in a deep understanding of what Allah’s judgment means. Such understanding shapes how a person perceives life and its unfolding events in light of Allah’s decree. It prevents the servant from relying solely on the outward appearances of the worldly life, as Allah says: “

It is a principle in the Islamic creed that prior to beseeching Allah (swt) to guide and help in any matter, one needs to put in the maximum effort to concretize it. Invoking Him for a good harvest, requires one to first invest actively and wholeheartedly all efforts of plowing the earth, sowing seeds and using all possible skills, as if the good harvest depends solely upon these efforts. And only then must one turn to Allah in humility, invoking His blessings and help to pro