By Mawlānā Ashraf Ali Thānawi Edited by IlmGate The belief that everything which happened, is happening and will happen is according to the knowledge, will and command of Allah (SWT) is called Taqdīr. Belief in Taqdīr is compulsory. The advantages of belief in Taqdīr and Tawakkul (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 Taqdīr will indicate that Allah’s wish is in this occurrence and it cannot be opposed. The hardship will disappear only…