It has been observed that there are numerous Quranic verses and hadiths of Holy Prophet (PBUH) found in the Islamic transcripts which encourages a Muslim to weep. By studying these verses and hadiths, various secrets about weeping are clarified. Shedding tears in fear of Almighty Allah washes out every sort of illness from the heart, it is a fact that weeping softens your heart.
What other types of crying Allah has mentioned in the Quran? And what the Holy Prophet (PBUH) told us about weeping? Here are a few of Quranic verses and hadiths specified below.
Quranic Verses About Weeping
1. Crying For Repentance
So let them laugh a little and [then] weep much as a recompense for what they used to earn – Surah Tauba, verse 82
2. Weeping Is A Sign Of Wisdom
And they say, “Exalted is our Lord! Indeed, the promise of our Lord has been fulfilled.” And they fall upon their faces weeping, and the Qur’an increases them in humble submission – Surah Bani Israel, verse 108 – 109
3. A Person’s Cry After Percieving The Realities Of This World
And when they hear what has been revealed to the Messenger, you see their eyes overflowing with tears because of what they have recognized the truth. They say, “Our Lord, we have believed, so register us among the witnesses – Surah Ma’ida, verse 83
4. Shedding Tears In Regret
The Approaching Day has approached. If it, [from those] besides Allah, there is no remover. Then at this statement do you wonder? And you laugh and do not weep – Surah Najm, verse 57 – 60
5. Prophets Of Allah Cried In Fear Of Allah
Those were the ones upon whom Allah bestowed favor from among the prophets of the descendants of Adam and of those We carried [in the ship] with Noah, and of the descendants of Abraham and Israel, and of those whom We guided and chose. When the verses of the Most Merciful were recited to them, they fell in prostration and weeping – Surah Maryam, verse 58
Hadiths About Weeping!
1. Rewards Of Shedding Tears In Fear Of Allah
Abu Hurairah (RA) reported: Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, “One who weeps out of fear of Allah, will not enter the Hell till milk returns back in the udder; and the dust raised on account of fighting in the path of Allah and the smoke of Hell will never exist together” – Tirmidhi, Book 1, Hadith 448
2. Tears – A Gift To Mankind
Narrated Abu Huraira (RA): The Prophet (PBUH) said Allah will give shade to seven (types of people) under His Shade (on the Day of Resurrection). (one of them will be) a person who remembers Allah and his eyes are then flooded with tears. Sahih al-Bukhari Book 81, Hadith 68
3. The Weeping Of Messenger (PBUH) Of Allah
Narrated By Bibi Aisha (RA): The Prophet (PBUH) said, “O followers of Muhammad! By Allah, if you knew what I know, you would weep much and laugh little.” – Sahih al-Bukhari Book 83, Hadith 11
May Allah make us able to cry out of love and fear for Him from the bottom of our hearts, Ameen.