A person who cries in remembrance of Allah
The most beloved to Allah is the heart that is gentle in remembrance of Him, the eye that is moist in His bosom, and the one whose heart is full of compassion and who weeps in remembrance of Allah in solitude, when there is no one to see. A person who cries in remembrance of Allah
Tears from the eyes of loneliness:
These tears do not flow over any worldly deprivation. They flow in the love of the Lord who knows the condition of every heart. These tears do not flow for any mortal being, but for the Creator of the universe who created, nurtured, provided for, and was with man at every moment. A person who cries in remembrance of Allah
The Hadith says:
“There are seven people whom Allah will place under the shadow of His Throne on the Day of Resurrection.
(Al-Bukhari, Muslim)
This is not an ordinary place – the shadow of the Throne of God! On the day when there will be no shadow, when man will be in fear, shame and helplessness – on that day Allah will give this servant a place in His shadow, just because he shed tears in remembrance of Allah in solitude. A person who cries in remembrance of Allah
The Real Place of Love:
Crying in remembrance of Allah in solitude is the highest sign of sincerity. When man is free from any worldly pretensions, there is no one to see him, no one to praise him, only he and his Lord, then the tears that are shed are the purest and most beloved. A person who cries in remembrance of Allah
this is the place Where the heart of man whispers to his Lord:
“O Allah, I am weary and burdened with sins, and disobedience to You has blackened my heart, but my eyes are still moist remembering You, so forgive me.
Why are they crying?
Because of repentance: When a person repents after being ashamed of his sins, the heart becomes soft, and tears are released from the eyes.
In Divine Love: Sometimes a person cries out in remembrance of God’s blessings, in love with Him, in seeking His nearness.
Feeling of distance from God: When the heart feels distant from God, even when it feels deprived of His remembrance, tears flow from the eyes.
When a person remembers the glory and majesty of Allah, when he thinks of the horrors of the Day of Resurrection, his heart trembles and his eyes become wet. A person who cries in remembrance of Allah
What’s the point of such tears?
Allah does not waste these tears. In a hadith, he said:
“Hellfire will not touch two eyes… one who cries out in fear of Allah…”
These are the tears that draw Allah’s mercy. They testify that the heart is alive, the spirit is awake, and the servant is about to return to the true Lord. A person who cries in remembrance of Allah
How to get to this place?
Take time out in solitude: Set a moment of the day or night when you are alone, with no worldly distractions, only you and Allah.
Open your heart to God: Say to God what you have never said to anyone. Confess your sins and ask for His forgiveness.
Recite the Qur’an: Listen to the word of Allah from the heart, consider its meaning, especially the verses on punishment, mercy, and repentance.
Pray: When you pray, do it from the heart, do not make it formal. Pray from the depths of your heart, show your helplessness.
Adopt the way of the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him): Recite the prayers of the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) which include goodness, humility and love.
The last one: Allah knows every tear.
Whatever tears we shed, Allah counts them, appreciates them, and rewards them. When a servant weeps in the remembrance of Allah in solitude, he draws near to Allah. – Very close. A person who cries in remembrance of Allah END
May Allah make us also servants in whose hearts there is gladness, whose eyes are drenched in the remembrance of Allah in solitude, and who weep in the love of Allah and deserve the shade of His Throne.
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