Crying in Hard Times is Not Against Sabar (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 individuals, and the richest people—none can escape pain and suffering. They face hardships that sometimes even the poor and destitute do not experience.
Prophets faced hardships, the Auliya ALLAH faced hardships, and the chosen people of Allah faced hardships. This world cannot be free from difficulties. At some point, in some form, every human being will face hardship, and no one is exempt from it.
However, if a person firmly believes that this difficulty has come by the will of Allah Almighty, and they do not complain about His will, and they acknowledge that His decision is just, this is what is called patience (Sabr).
If a person feels sorrow in their heart, cries, feels the pain, and even expresses their suffering, it does not contradict patience. As long as there is no complaint in the heart against the will of Allah or against destiny, crying is forgiven by Allah Almighty. If tears flow uncontrollably or sighs escape, there is no harm in it, and there is no sin attached to it.
Some people believe that crying in response to any difficulty is forbidden, unlawful, or sinful. This is incorrect. If crying comes involuntarily, it carries no sin.
(Dars-e-Shu’ab Al-Iman, Volume 3, Page 227)
This Malfooz is selected by Dr. Faisal Sahib.