Ritual of Submission and Trust (Tawakkul)
This ritual is designed to release burdens from the heart, leave matters to the Creator, and strengthen the consciousness of surrender. It involves setting an intention for tawakkul, reciting Surah Al-Mumtahanah verse 4 eleven times, and concluding with a prayer of submission.
Intention for Tawakkul and Submission
Retreat to a quiet corner, take a deep breath, and make the intention from the heart:
"O Allah; I entrust all my affairs to You and surrender my will to Your will. Calm the anxieties in my heart and grant me a true consciousness of tawakkul. I trust only in You and seek help only from You. Do not leave me to myself, and bring my affairs to the best possible outcome."
Surah Al-Mumtahanah, Verse 4 (11 times)
Arabic
رَبَّنَا عَلَيْكَ تَوَكَّلْنَا وَإِلَيْكَ أَنَبْنَا وَإِلَيْكَ الْمَصِيرُ
Transliteration
Rabbena aleyke tevekkelna ve ileyke enebna ve ileykel-masir
Meaning
Our Lord, upon You we have relied, and to You we have returned, and to You is the destination
Recitation count: 11 times
Recited with the intention of elevating the level of submission. (Source: Surah Al-Mumtahanah, 4)
The Seal of Tawakkul
"My Lord; we have believed in You, turned to You, and our return is to You. Grant tranquility to my heart and ease to my affairs. Accept our tawakkul, and protect us from grief and despair. Amen, all praise is due to Allah."
Frequently asked questions
What is the purpose of this ritual?
It is recited to release burdens from the heart, leave matters to the Creator, and strengthen the consciousness of surrender.
How many times is Surah Al-Mumtahanah, Verse 4 recited in the ritual?
It is recited 11 times.