Crying is Not Contrary to Patience (Malfoozat of Shaykh al-Islam Hazrat Maulana Mufti Muhammad Taqi Usmani)
It was advised that this world is such that even the greatest rulers, wealthiest people, and the richest individuals cannot avoid suffering. They face hardships that, at times, even the poor and destitute do not encounter. Prophets faced hardships, the saints of Allah faced hardships, and the chosen servants of Allah faced hardships. This world cannot be free from difficulty. At some point, in some form, every human being will experience hardship, and no one is exempt from it.
However, if a person believes that the hardship has come by the will of Allah Almighty, and they have no complaint about His will, accepting that His decision is just, this is what is called patience (Sabr).
If someone feels sorrow in their heart, cries, feels the pain, and expresses their suffering, it does not contradict patience (Sabr). As long as there is no complaint in the heart against Allah’s will or destiny, crying is forgiven by Allah Almighty. If tears flow uncontrollably or sighs escape, there is no harm, and no sin is committed.
Some people believe that crying in response to hardship is forbidden, unlawful, or sinful. This is incorrect. If tears come involuntarily, there is no sin in it.
(Dars-e-Shu’ab Al-Iman, Volume 3, Page 227)
This Malfooz is selected by Dr. Faisal Sahib.