How sound is the phrase, "I did my best, and the rest is up to Allah"?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
This statement is incorrect because it implies that the doer relied on himself first. The correct phrase is: "I have exerted my effort and I ask Allah for assistance."
Summary from Ftawy's records · added here
Reviewed by El Fatwa's sharia committee.
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