Many people who deeply believe in God — across faith traditions — unknowingly slip through a subtle
crack in their relationship with the Divine.
It often begins as a well-meaning surrender:
“It must be God’s plan… there’s nothing I can do.”
On the surface, this sounds like humility. It even feels spiritual. But under that softness lies a quiet
corrosion:
a hopeless, defeated resignation that robs the soul of its agency, power, and purpose in God’s plan.
This Is the Crack:
The belief that “if things are meant to happen, they’ll happen — regardless of what I do” sounds like trust
in God…
But in reality, it can become a disguised excuse to retreat from effort, responsibility, and co-creation.
It subtly implies:
- “Maybe I’m not that important in Allah’s plan.”
- “Maybe only the chosen ones matter. I’ll just exist quietly on the side.”
- “Action doesn’t matter — it’s all written anyway.”
This is the whisper of defeat, not the roar of divine trust.
But the Truth Is:
Allah’s plan doesn’t erase you — it includes you.
He didn’t create you without purpose. He didn’t give you intellect, will, desire, effort, and prayer so you
could sit back and do nothing.
“Indeed, Allah does not change the condition of a people until they change what is within themselves.”
Surah Ar-Ra’d (13:11)
“And that there is not for man except that [good] for which he strives. And that his effort is going to be
seen.” Surah An-Najm (53:39-40)
If Allah’s plan was meant to unfold without you, you wouldn’t have been created.
True Reliance Is Not Passive – It’s Empowered Surrender of the bungee jump as a leap of faith
trusting the harness that gives you the wings
Trusting Allah’s plan means:
- You plant the seed, even in drought.
- You take the step, even when you can’t see the path.
- You knock, even if the door seems sealed shut.
- And yes, you accept what is beyond your control — but only after you’ve shown up with your full
heart.
“And say, ‘Work, for Allah will see your deeds, and [so will] His Messenger and the believers…’” Surah At
Tawbah (9:105)
This is Not Blind Acceptance – It’s Deep Engagement
We are not meaningless bystanders. We are invited participants.
And every time you act with intention, every time you pray, strive, speak, build, or rise — you are aligning
with the Divine Will.
Don’t let false surrender mask itself as piety.
Hopelessness is not tawakkul.
Passivity is not trust.
And feeling insignificant is not humility — it’s forgetfulness.
The Real Shift:
Stop asking: “Is this my fate?”
Start asking: “What is Allah calling me to do in this moment?”
That is where your power lies.
That is where your purpose awakens.
That is how the plan unfolds — through you, not without you.
Every sacred scripture of God calls the believer to strive, to trust, and to be present in the unfolding of
God’s plan. Not as a bystander, but as an active, awakened soul who moves with responsibility, humility,
and love.
You are not meant to sit on the sidelines of your own life.
You are the soul Allah chose to breathe into, the voice He made to speak truth, the hands He gave to
build goodness.
“And We have certainly honoured the children of Adam…” Surah Al-Isra (17:70)
So walk into your ROLE.
miaqueen
April 22, 2021It’s a great pleasure reading your post!
cmsmasters
April 22, 2021Thanks.