The Meaning of Fear in Worship
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Q233: This questioner asks: What is the fear that, when directed to other than Allah (Mighty and Majestic), constitutes shirk (associating partners with Allah)?
A233: It is the fear of the heart, that is, the fear of worship. As for natural fear, such as fearing a lion, fearing the cold, or fearing an enemy, there is nothing wrong with that, for you prepare to prevent it and repel it. As for the fear of one who cannot harm the servant or cause him harm other than Allah, that is the fear of worship, and it is the fear accompanied by humility and submission. As for the fear that is not accompanied by humility, that is natural fear.
A233: It is the fear of the heart, that is, the fear of worship. As for natural fear, such as fearing a lion, fearing the cold, or fearing an enemy, there is nothing wrong with that, for you prepare to prevent it and repel it. As for the fear of one who cannot harm the servant or cause him harm other than Allah, that is the fear of worship, and it is the fear accompanied by humility and submission. As for the fear that is not accompanied by humility, that is natural fear.
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