The Power of Reliance: Purification

In our daily lives, there are subtle ways we may unintentionally associate partners with Allah (SWT) by placing trust or authority in things other than Him. This often stems from an internal desire to control outcomes rather than submitting to Allah’s divine will. Here are some examples:

1. The Desire to Control Outcomes

 • Internal Factor: When we become consumed with controlling every aspect of our lives—whether it’s relationships, success, or health—we act as if our efforts alone can override Allah’s decree. This reflects a lack of trust in His wisdom.

For example, resorting to unethical shortcuts or becoming overly fixated on future outcomes reflects a misplaced belief that our actions alone can control what is ultimately in Allah's hands. Practices such as using hidden cameras, recordings, threats, blackmail, or manipulative tactics like gaslighting and denial of truth reveal an attempt to manipulate circumstances rather than trusting in Allah's wisdom and decree.

2. Prioritizing Personal Desires Over Divine Commands

 • Internal Factor: When our desires lead us away from Allah’s guidance, we allow those impulses to govern us instead of submitting to Him.

 • Example: Pursuing wealth at the expense of honesty or seeking approval over modesty implies a belief that worldly gains matter more than Allah’s instructions.

3. Relying on Physical Objects for Protection

 • External Factor: Trusting in objects or rituals for protection rather than relying on Allah opens the door to spiritual impurities and the influence of the unseen.

 • Example: Wearing charms or relying on superstitions implies that these objects have power independent of Allah’s protection.

4. Altering the Natural Creation

 • External Factor: Modifying the natural form Allah has given us—through practices like wearing human hair extensions or using artificial enhancements—can disrupt the spiritual purity needed for Angelic presence.

 • Example: Changing one’s physical appearance beyond permissible limits reflects dissatisfaction with Allah’s creation and invites unseen influences.

5. Shaping Narratives to Suit Personal Agendas

 • Internal Factor: Manipulating situations to fit our preferred narrative, rather than upholding truth, reflects a desire to control how others perceive reality.

 • Example: Twisting facts to protect our image or refusing to admit wrongdoing suggests we value personal control over divine justice.

6. Seeking Validation from Creation Instead of the Creator

 • Internal Factor: Prioritizing the opinions of others over Allah’s pleasure suggests a form of hidden idolatry—where human approval holds more weight than divine guidance.

 • Example: Changing our values or actions for social acceptance, even when they contradict Islamic teachings, implies we trust human judgment over Allah’s authority.

The Spiritual Impact

These actions create an environment where Angels, who are drawn to purity, are repelled by spiritual contamination, while Jinn—especially those influenced by Iblis—are attracted to negativity and manipulation. The degree to which we try to control or distort outcomes reflects the extent of reliance on other powers rather than Allah.