The Expression “The Rest is Up to Allah” is Not Correct

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How correct is it to say, “I have done my best and the rest is up to Allah”?
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Praise be to Allah.

This expression is not correct, because it means that the one who does that is relying upon himself first of all. 

Saying, “I have done my best and I ask Allah for help” is correct. Perhaps when a person says, “I have done my best and the rest is up to Allah,” he means what I have mentioned, i.e., I have done what I can and what I cannot do is up to Allah. But the basis of this expression is wrong, rather he should say, “I have done my best and I ask Allah for help.”.

Whatever written of Truth and benefit is only due to Allah's Assistance and Guidance, and whatever of error is of me. Allah Alone Knows Best and He is the Only Source of Strength.

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