The Praiseworthy Fear and the Blameworthy Fear
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh! This questioner says: What is the praiseworthy fear and the blameworthy fear?
Answer:
The praiseworthy fear is that which necessitates the fear of Allah (Mighty and Majestic), obedience, and repentance from sins and disobedience; this is the praiseworthy one. As for the blameworthy fear, it is fear born of cowardice; it is cowardice, and the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) sought refuge with Allah from cowardice. Yes. May Allah reward you.
Honorable Shaykh! This questioner says: What is the praiseworthy fear and the blameworthy fear?
Answer:
The praiseworthy fear is that which necessitates the fear of Allah (Mighty and Majestic), obedience, and repentance from sins and disobedience; this is the praiseworthy one. As for the blameworthy fear, it is fear born of cowardice; it is cowardice, and the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) sought refuge with Allah from cowardice. Yes. May Allah reward you.
Source
قناة «السعودية»، برنامج فتاوى — youtube.com (41:38)
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