Your support can help us in the fight against Islamophobia, by building a powerful platform for young Muslims who can share their ideas, experiences and opinions for a better future. Imam ‘Ali’s (as) reproach of the people of Kufah, 2. Fatimah al-Zahra (as) cried for her father (as), 18. The Muslim Vibe is a non-profit media platform aiming to inspire, inform and empower Muslims like you. اربع خصال من الشقاء: جمود العين وقساوة القلب وبُعد الامل وحبّ البقاء.», “O ‘Ali! The long distance between Sham and Kufah, Yazid ibn Mu‘awiyah and the Massacre of the People of Medina, Origins of the uprising of the people of Medina, Karbala and the martyrdom of Imam al-Husayn (as), Confrontation between Sham army and forces of Medina, Massacre and looting of property in Medina, Mourning and Paying Homage to Allah’s Awliya’, Different types of religious rites and ceremonies, Reasons for the preference for holding ceremonies, A. Verses of the Holy Qur’an that permit ceremonies, B. Analogous verses permit celebrating signs of Allah, Implementation according to common sense and wisdom, 1. You're full of emotion, and you can't seem to put your finger on why you're so upset. You will need to follow the instructions in that message in order to gain full access to the site. Tears show devotion to God and such devotion elevates the intellect and soul to a higher degree. Imam al-Husayn (as) cried for Qays ibn Musahhar, 26. In certain areas, Islam does not conform to the status quo and crying is one of these areas. Zaynab (as) recited elegies in the form of prose, 10. Have mercy on the wailing, screams that were for us.”. If most people cry to see injured animals or sad films, some people do not know the reason they cry. See more ideas about Crying for no reason, Reasons kids cry, Crying. Ibn Ziyad, highly regarded after killing al-Husayn (as), 12. Ibn Ziyad’s letter to Imam al-Husayn (as), 10. 4K. ﴿ فَلْيَضْحَکُوا قَلِيلاً وَلْيبْکُوا کَثِيراً جَزَاءً بِمَا کَانُوا يَکْسِبُونَ ﴾, “Therefore they shall laugh little and weep much as a recompense for what they earned.”2. The Quran and the Prophet Muhammad clearly tell us that weeping is a virtuous act when receiving knowledge. And they fall down on their faces weeping, and it adds to their humility.”3, ﴿ إِذَا تُتْلَي عَلَيْهِمْ آياتُ الرَّحمنِ خَرُّروا سُجَّداً وَ بُکِياً ﴾, “When the communications of the Beneficent God were recited to them [the prophets], they fell down making obeisance and weeping.”4, ﴿ أَزِفَتِ الازِفَةُ * لَيسَ لَها مِنْ دُونِ اللهِ کاشِفَة * أَفَمِن هذَا الحَديثِ تَعْجَبُونَ * وَتَضْحَکُونَ وَلا تَبْکُونَ ﴾, “The near event draws nigh. Your stressful lifestyle may be to blame if you find yourself crying for no reason. Your support will help us achieve this goal, and enable us to produce more original content. Declaration of one present in Yazid’s court, 14. If we lack this capacity, we must re-examine ourselves to see why God has not granted us this favour. Imam al-Husayn’s (as) virtues in the words of the Prophet (S), Al-Husayn (as) as described by the Prophet’s (S) companions, Imam al-Husayn (as) in the words of the tabi‘in, Imam al-Husayn (as) from the viewpoint of Sunni scholars, Imam al-Husayn (as), the Leader of the Youths of Paradise, Stipulation of the correctness and authenticity of this hadith, The First Alteration: The exception of Jesus Christ (as) and John the Baptist (as), The Second alteration: distortion of the hadiths in favor of the Shaykhayn (Abu Bakr and ‘Umar), 5. Did Imam al-Husayn (as) have Prior Information about his Martyrdom? Imam al-Husayn (as) cried for his brother ‘Abbas (as), 23. When this happens, why is it that we think of such a reaction as odd? Religious edicts [fatwas] issued by the Sunnis about obeying a corrupt and oppressive ruler, Edicts regarding illegality of rising up against a tyrant, B. Frowning at a person crying, therefore, is mocking one of the blessings of God. Hence it is time we shift our way of thinking and look at crying as a virtue rather than an illness. Why did Imam al-Husayn (as) give his Companions Permission to Leave? The halal (lawful) will be mistaken to be haram (unlawful) and vice versa, 4. It is only fitting that we end with the famous supplication of Imam Jafar Sadiq, where he asks God for mercy on the people who shows grief for the Ahlulbayt: “Have mercy on those eyes which shed tears on us with sympathy. The resurrection of the heart and purification of the soul through shedding tears for the Master of Martyrs can only be a beneficial thing since it opens the door to crying for other matters in front of God. We now refer to some of the Qu’ranic verses and traditions which discuss this issue: A. Qur’anic verses 1. Yazid’s second letter to Walid ibn ‘Aqabah, 6. Crying is clearly a positive attribute as opposed to a negative one. I will answer from Marifat point of view of Islam. Crying for the tragedy of Karbala is a natural reaction to someone who has a heart that is alive. It is, therefore, refreshing to see something like the Man-Up Campaign being promoted recently, as it links to the Islamic view on crying. Imam ‘Ali (as) recited elegies for Imam al-Husayn (as), 7. Only the Divine Legislator can originate laws, 2. The Holy Prophet (S) recited elegies in the form of prose in the house of ‘A’ishah, 5. Rabi‘ ibn Khuthaym cried for Imam al-Husayn (as), 11. Once the eyes start welling up or, God forbid, a tear rolls down one’s cheek, you are not a strong person anymore. Privacy Policy  /  Terms of Use /  Store Terms, Head of Religious Education, Philosophy & Theology / Secondary School Teacher / Philosophy Graduate / London. Crying is a natural response to emotions and pain. A’ishah recited elegies in the form of prose, 4. Jacob (as) cried due to separation from Joseph, 4. The Caged Virgin was first published in English in 2006. Jun 23, 2019 - Explore Lizzie Shumaker's board "Crying for No Reason", followed by 134 people on Pinterest. The people of Medina cried mourning the Prophet (S), 28. Is this because they view suffering as beneficial or because they view sorrow/crying/depression from earthly problems as virtuous in and of themselves? Imam ‘Ali (as) cried mourning for Hashim ibn ‘Utbah, 16. Mu‘awiyah himself was not the legitimate caliph, The supporters of Imam al-Husayn’s (as) uprising, Yazid, Instigator of Imam al-Husayn’s (as) Death, 1. Whilst common custom is to criticise, defame and mock people who cry for their lack of strength, Islam elevates the person who cries to the highest status. The precept of permissibility [ibahah], 2. Not valuing this highly spiritual act is opposing these Godly values. Hence, the Prophet warned us of a time that would come in which violence and bloodshed would be widespread because people would no longer apply their ability to reason. Isn’t a weapon used to protect us? 1 Song. Evidence that the Imams knew of their martyrdoms, Examination of the Qur’anic verse regarding self-destruction, Measures taken by the Imams regarding the means of their martyrdoms. If she's resisting every effort to calm her down, you may feel rejected and frustrated (St James-Roberts 2012). Our goal is to provide a space for young Muslims to learn about their faith as well as news stories affecting them, so we can reclaim the Muslim narrative from the mainstream. An arrogant heart cannot do this. Surat Al-Hashr 59:14. The people of Medina cried for Imam al-Hasan (as), 29. Whether you cry from watching the scenes from The Notebook or cry after stubbing your toe in the middle of the night on a chair you didn’t see…. Zaynab, the daughter of Imam ‘Ali (as), 8. Yazid exonerated himself of the killing of al-Husayn (as), 3. Why did Imam al-Hasan (as) Make Peace while Imam al-Husayn (as) Rose up in Arms? We believe, so write us down with the witnesses of the truth.”1. It can cause also cause physical symptoms like headaches, tummy problems, and aches or pains. The Holy Prophet (S) recited elegies in the form of prose after the death of Imam al-Husayn (as), 6. The Holy Prophet (S) recited elegies in the form of prose, 2. Yazid sent rewards for ‘Ubayd Allah in Ziyad, 18. Crying for no reason; Face becoming pale; Loss of appetite and there is no medical reason behind it. I understand that one of the key features of Islamic theodicy (explanation of the existence of evil and suffering) is that earthly suffering spiritually cleanses the believer in a way that is somehow beneficial to them in the hereafter. His response was beautiful: “Do not blame me, because when Jacob lost one of his children (Joseph), he cried so much that his eyes became white, and yet he knew that his child was alive and had not died. Amir al-Mu’minin, Imam ‘Ali (as), has said, “The tears of the eyes and the fear of the heart (for the sake of Allah) are among the blessings and mercies of Allah.”6, “Verily, tears are a mercy that Allah has placed in the essence of his servants (the human beings).”7, «البکاء من خشية الله ينير القلب ويعصم من معاودة الذنب.», “Crying out of fear of Allah illuminates the heart and prevents a person from returning to past sins.”8. IMPORTANT : All content hosted on Al-Islam.org is solely for non-commercial purposes and with the permission of original copyright holders. If your body is telling you to cry, then allowing yourself to cry is better for your stress coping than trying to prevent it. Do you want the sorrow and pain which I feel for them to leave my heart?” He shows us that it is natural for humans to cry and this crying should not be suppressed. ‘Umar made a prohibition against crying for the dead, Pretending to Cry while Mourning for the Awliya’ of Allah, The verdict regarding making pretence of crying [tabaki], ‘Ashura from the Viewpoint of Great Thinkers of the World, The English author and explorer, Freya Stark, Proffessor Edward Granville Browne (1862-1926), Gibbon, the English historian (1737-1794), 1. The Holy Prophet (S) recited elegies in the form of prose for Imam al-Husayn (as) in the Mosque after the birth of Imam al-Husayn (as), 3. The Egyptian instructor, Abu Sharif, known as ‘Abd al-Majid, Prostration on the Soil of Karbala (The Land of Imam al-Husayn’s Martyrdom), The Philosophy behind Prostrating on the Soil of Karbala, The Shi‘ahs prostrate on any kind of soil, The superiority of some lands over other lands in the Qur’an, The superiority of some lands over others in hadiths, The excellence and superiority of the clay of Karbala, The grave of al-Husayn (as) is likened to the Holy Prophet’s (S), The different aspects of the Shi‘ah Islam, 2. Ibn ‘Abbas recited elegies in the form of prose, 11. Peace treaty with Imam al-Hasan and the caliphate, 7. When you feel like you need to cry for no apparent reason, then the crying itself can be judged as irrational. Tears bring deliverance from Allah’s punishment, 6. Thank you and Jazakallah. When you burst into tears out of nowhere, and you can't figure out why, it can be alarming. Allah’s Prophet (S) is pleased with al-Husayn (as), 4. al-Husayn (as), the master of the youths of Paradise, 5. Umm al-Banin recited elegies in the form of prose, 9. If the crying and emotions interfere with your life, though, speak with your physician about Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, … Prophet Muhammad explains in the Quran: “Surely, those who were given knowledge before it, when it is read unto them, fall down and prostrate on their faces in reverence, saying: ‘Glory to our Lord! By studying the Holy Qur’an and traditions [hadiths], realities of weeping and shedding tears become known and various secrets about crying are clarified. In some cases, a crying spell indicates a physical cause while at other times they may arise from subconscious emotions you haven’t processed. This answer is not useful. That is because they are people who do not reason. Imam al-Sadiq (as) cried for Imam al-Husayn (as), 5. The necessity of delegation of auhtority by Allah, 3. This is why towards the end of the supplication, Imam Ali describes tears as an object of strength rather than weakness: “Have mercy on one whose only capital is hope and whose weapon is tears.” The shedding of tears is a powerful weapon that opens the door to God’s mercy and benevolence. Recitation of poetic elegies before the Holy Prophet (S), A. Poetic elegies for Hamzah ibn ‘Abd al-Muttalib, B. Poetic elegies for ‘Ubaydah ibn Harith ibn ‘Abd al-Muttalib, one of the martyrs of the Battle of Badr, C. Elegies for Ja‘far ibn Abi Talib and those Martyred with him, D. Poetic elegies for those killed on the day of Raji‘, E. Poetic elegies of Na‘am when grieving over her husband who was one of the martyrs of the Battle of Uhud, F. Elegies for Sa‘d ibn Ma‘adh, wounded at Khandaq, G. Elegies for the martyrs of the Well of Ma‘unah, I. Poetic elegies for Walid ibn Walid ibn Mughayrah, J. Elegies for Zayd ibn ‘Umar ibn Khattab, K. Poetic elegies of Imam ‘Ali (as) grieving Fatimah (as), Poetic elegies recited for Imam al-Husayn (as), 3. If these magnanimous figures in human history cried, there is no doubt it can only be a good thing. Response to the false claim that it is binding upon all Muslims to preserve the system. Once the eyes start welling up or, God forbid, a tear rolls down one’s cheek, you are not a strong person anymore. Poetic elegies recited for the Holy Prophet (S), A. Poetic elegies of Fatimah al-Zahra (as), B. Poetic elegies of the daughter of ‘Abd al-Muttalib, D. Poetic elegies of Abu Sufiyan ibn Harith, E. Poetic elegies of Abi Dhu’ayb ibn Hadhali, F. Poetic elegies of Abi al-Haytham ibn Tayyahan, G. Poetic elegies of Umm Ra‘lah Qushayriyyah, 5. They fall down on their faces, weeping, and it increases humility in them.’” (The Holy Quran 17:107-109). This is why Prophet Muhammad said: “Verily, tears are a mercy that God has placed in the essence of His servants”. The Messenger says regarding this verse: “He who has been given knowledge that does not make him weep has not been given knowledge that will benefit him. There are four notable signs of misfortune and wretchedness: lack of tears, hardness of the heart, unrealistically drawn out hopes, and desire to live forever.”9, “Crying due to fear of Allah brings deliverance from hell.”10, «ما من عمل الاّ وله وزن وثواب الاّ الدمعة، فانّها تطفي غضب الرّب.», “Every action and every good deed has a fixed heavenly reward, except tears. These hadiths are opposed to other hadiths narrated by the Sunnis themselves, 5. Answer: Crying cat superstition. 6 Things Most People Don’t Know About Crying For No Reason. Show activity on this post. Hasan Basri recited elegies in the form of prose, Reasoning regarding the recitation of poetic elegies, 1. The Holy Prophet (S) recited elegies in the form of prose for Imam al-Husayn (as) even before the birth of Imam al-Husayn (as), 2. This is why Imam Ali, in his final will explains how a lack of tears is a “sign of misfortune”. Islam legislated many solutions for poverty, the most important of which is to be steadfast on the Religion of Allah and encourage people to work and abandon unemployment. on Pinterest. Tears soften the heart and bring prosperity, 5. Exclusive Interview with Mohamed Zouaoui, Star of the New Film ‘Code Karim’. Imam al-Sadiq (as) recited elegies in the form of prose, 8. Tears of regret are a remedy for those who have gone astray, B. Islamic traditions [hadiths] regarding crying, 4. These hadiths are opposed to Qur’anic verses which prove that it is forbidden to follow and obey sinners, 3. Exalting and venerating the mottos [sha‘a’ir] of religion, 3. Did Allah Leave Imam al-Husayn (as) Unaided? Z Hussain. The poetic elegies of Prophet Adam (as), 4. In your view, where does psychological intervention fit in the Islamic worldview? Chapter 153The Ruling of crying and wailing over a Dead Person. Yazid issued the order to put Imam al-Husayn (as) to death, 8. Crying is indeed necessary for everyone but its not easy to do for everyone . While in Mecca, Imam al-Husayn (as) foretold that the enemies of Allah were planning to kill him, 7. Unrecognized Email or Password, please try again. See more ideas about Inspirational quotes, Words of wisdom, Words. The Holy Prophet (S) cried for his child Ibrahim (as), 12. In the etiquette of conversing with Allah, the Ahlulbayt have shown shedding tears to be amongst a common trait of theirs, since they humble themselves and realise who they are speaking to. Yazid expressed pleasure at killing Imam al-Husayn (as), 23. Tears have the value of the blood of martyrs, The Reasoning behind Crying about the Sufferings of the awliya’ of Allah, A Historical View of Crying for the Sufferings of Allah’s Awliya’, 2. Crying is a great way to release emotions, whether it be sadness, grief, or joy. 24th November 2016. Wazifa for Crying Baby in English: It has been observed that a newly born baby generally cries a … This one will be proven effective wazifa to Stop Your Baby from Crying insha ALLAH. Obstruction of knowledge of the virtues of the Ahl al-Bayt (as), b. This Qur’anic verse is an account of the reaction of the Ethiopian King, Najjashi, who had received and welcomed the Muslims that had migrated from Mecca to Ethiopia at the begining of the Prophet’s mission to seek safety. Crying and shedding tears have been given special value in Islamic traditions. "Crying for No Reason" is a song by English singer Katy B, produced by Geeneus. Love of the Ahl al-Bayt (as) is a foundation of faith, 4. This verse of the Qur’an is an account of the hypocrites [munafiqin] at the time of the Prophet Muhammad (S) who used to avoid fighting in battles against the enemies of Islam and also encouraged others to do so, on the pretext that the weather was too hot or too cold. I am interested in respecting the religious views of these women while improving their quality of life. Your “flight” mode triggers your body to release tears to let out overwhelming emotions. Those inclined to the government of Bani Umayyah, 4. The Caged Virgin: A Muslim Woman's Cry for Reason, also published as The Caged Virgin: An Emancipation Proclamation for Women and Islam, (Dutch: De maagdenkooi), is a 2004 book by the former Dutch parliamentarian Ayaan Hirsi Ali. Is Obeying a Tyranical Ruler Incumbent upon Muslims? Opposition with the explicit wording of the Holy Qur’an, 2. There are some Ahadith which forbid us from crying over somebody's death, and which inform us that the dead will be tormented in their graves as a result of their relatives crying over their death. Yazid in the viewpoint of Sunni scholars [‘ulama’], 1. If anything, one of the signs of the pinnacle of a human being is their ability to cry.