Belief in Destiny & Putting One’s Trust in Allah
The advantages of belief in Taqdeer (Destiny) and
Tawakkul (Trust – Here meaning the Trust in Allah) are as follows:
No matter what hardship or misfortune
befalls one, it will be accepted without panic and the heart will remain strong
in the face of such hardships. Strong belief in Taqdeer will indicate
that Allah’s wish is in operation and it cannot be opposed. The hardship will
disappear only when so desired by Allah the Almighty. Thus the man of Taqdeer
[i.e. who truly believes in Taqdeer] accepts what comes his way with contented
resignation.
One who has understood and accepted
this conception of Taqdeer will not be overcome with frustration at the
delay in the passing of the hardship. He will not become despondent and lose
hope when the misfortune endures for any length of time. He will banish weakness.
The adherent of Taqdeer will not adopt unlawful ways and means of combating the difficulty, for he knows that the adversity has been brought about by Allah (twt). He understands well that elimination of the hardship is not possible without the Will of Allah (twt). He therefore realizes the futility of his efforts in trying to eliminate what Allah (twt) has willed. He will thus not unnecessarily court the displeasure of Allah by the adoption of unlawful measures. Why court Allah’s Wrath when one’s purpose cannot be achieved even after having displeased Him?