Jun 30 • General discussion
🌿 When Tears Don’t Come in Prayer or Qur’an — What’s Really Going On? 🌿
Have you ever been in prayer or reading the Qur’an, hoping to feel moved, to cry or feel deep humility, but your heart feels quiet and your eyes stay dry? You’re not alone.
Sheikh Ibn Baz رحمه الله teaches us that sometimes this is because our hearts have become hardened — often from neglect or sins. When the heart is hardened, it becomes difficult to feel that emotional connection and shed tears.
But the beautiful truth is: our hearts can soften again. When we sincerely repent, hold ourselves accountable, and draw closer to Allah, the heart humbles and tears flow naturally.
Distractions and whispers (waswās) in our minds can also pull us away from true focus, making it hard to concentrate or feel connected.
✨ Here’s what you can do:
- Reflect quietly before praying or reading Qur’an, asking Allah to open your heart.
- Focus deeply on the meaning of the words, imagining their weight and significance.
- Gently push away distracting thoughts and remind yourself of Allah’s mercy and greatness.
- Be patient and consistent—softening your heart is a journey, not a race.
Remember, tears are a blessing, but softening your heart and strengthening your connection with Allah is the true goal.
May Allah soften our hearts and accept our efforts. Ameen. 💖
Fatwa Source:"There are many reasons for not being able to cry, among them is the hardness of the heart due to sins and disobedience. When hearts harden, tears become scarce. But if a person holds himself accountable, fears Allah, leaves sin, and remains steadfast, his heart softens and his eyes shed tears. Also, distractions and waswās (whispers) can prevent the heart from humbling and shedding tears. Therefore, it is necessary to focus the heart during prayer, Qur'an recitation, and remembrance of Allah, so the heart humbles and tears flow."— Sheikh Ibn Baz رحمه الله, Answer to a question about inability to cry during Qur’an and prayer.
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🌿 When Tears Don’t Come in Prayer or Qur’an — What’s Really Going On? 🌿
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