Likewise, if he means acknowledging that there is no power nor strength except through Allah, witnessing his own neediness and servitude and the neediness of all created things, and acknowledging that Allah is the Lord of all things, knows all things, and is their Sovereign; that none creates or provides except Him, and none gives or withholds except Him; and that none can withhold what He gives or give what He withholds:

“Whatever mercy Allah grants to people, none can withhold; and whatever He withholds, none can release thereafter.” (Surah Fātir, 2)

“Say, ‘Have you considered those you invoke besides Allah? If Allah intended harm for me, could they remove His harm? Or if He intended mercy for me, could they withhold His mercy?’ Say, ‘Allah is sufficient for me. In Him those who trust put their trust.’” (Surah al-Zumar, 38)

“If Allah touches you with harm, none can remove it except Him; and if He intends good for you, none can repel His bounty. He grants it to whomever He wills of His servants. And He is the All-Forgiving, the Most Merciful.” (Surah Yūnus, 107)

“O mankind, you are those in need of Allah, while Allah is the Self-Sufficient, the Praiseworthy.” (Surah Fātir, 15)

If this is the awareness he means, then this too is part of faith and religion. The first—acknowledging Allah’s commands and prohibitions and complying with them—is worshipping Him. This—acknowledging His decree and predestination and witnessing one’s need for Allah—is seeking His help.