The Ruling on Crying in the Obligatory Prayer
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Question:
What is the ruling on crying in the obligatory prayer?
Answer:
Crying in the obligatory and voluntary prayers is an act of devotion. If a person is struck by hardship for the sake of Allah, or desires what is with Him, when reciting the Qur'an or when remembering the greatness of Allah, there is nothing wrong with it. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) cried, al-Siddiq cried, and 'Umar cried in the obligatory prayer.
What is the ruling on crying in the obligatory prayer?
Answer:
Crying in the obligatory and voluntary prayers is an act of devotion. If a person is struck by hardship for the sake of Allah, or desires what is with Him, when reciting the Qur'an or when remembering the greatness of Allah, there is nothing wrong with it. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) cried, al-Siddiq cried, and 'Umar cried in the obligatory prayer.
Source
ندوات الجامع الكبير مع الأسئلة - 53 — archive.org (53:45)
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