What is the ruling on saying: "I rely on you" in matters such as explaining a lesson or preparing lunch?
There is no harm in saying, "I rely on you," if what is meant is an apparent reliance on means, not a heartfelt reliance. The former is permissible, while the latter is a blemish upon (monotheism). Means neither harm nor benefit except by Allah's permission, and abandoning them indicates a deficiency in intellect, while heartfelt reliance on them is (polytheism). Jurists have explicitly stated the permissibility of [the phrase] "I relied on you" in the sense of assigning responsibility. However, "I have put my trust in Allah and then in you" is not permissible, because (trust) is a heartfelt act specific to Allah. It is better to close this door to protect Tawhid.
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