The Meaning of the Description of the Prophet as Being Deep in Thought and Continuous in Sorrow
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The questioner:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, it is reported that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) was deep in thought and continuous in sorrow.
The Shaykh:
Meaning deep in reflection, right? Yes, indeed. If this is out of the fear of Allah the Exalted and the dread of Him, then it is good. But if this is out of despair and excessive fear, this is not permissible; this is from Satan. Yes.
The questioner:
He says: And does the Muslim do this in emulation of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him)?
The Shaykh:
Yes, the Muslim fears, remembers, weeps, and is humble. This is a good thing. Yes.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, it is reported that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) was deep in thought and continuous in sorrow.
The Shaykh:
Meaning deep in reflection, right? Yes, indeed. If this is out of the fear of Allah the Exalted and the dread of Him, then it is good. But if this is out of despair and excessive fear, this is not permissible; this is from Satan. Yes.
The questioner:
He says: And does the Muslim do this in emulation of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him)?
The Shaykh:
Yes, the Muslim fears, remembers, weeps, and is humble. This is a good thing. Yes.
Source
شرح كتاب المنتقى من أخبار المصطفى صلى الله عليه وسلم، بداية من باب الغسل من الحيض — islamhouse.com (1:09:02)
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