Reasons for not having Khushu and its cure - Sheikh Ibn Baz
السؤال:
أنا شابٌّ أحاول إذا كنتُ أقرأ القرآن أو أُصلي أو أتذكر حال المسلمين أن أبكي، ولكن لا أستطيع، فما أسباب ذلك؟ وما العلاج؟
Question:
I am a young man who tries to cry when I read the Qur'an, pray, or remember the state of the Muslims. However, I am unable to do so. What are the reasons for this, and what is the remedy?
الجواب:
لهذا أسبابٌ كثيرةٌ، عدم البكاء له أسبابٌ، منها:
Answer:
There are many reasons for this, not being able to cry has reasons, Among them:
قسوة القلوب بسبب المعاصي والذنوب، فإنَّ القلوب إذا قست قلَّت دمعةُ العين،
The hardness of the heart due to disobedience and sins. When hearts harden, tears of the eyes become scarce.
وإذا حاسب نفسَه واتَّقى الله وترك معصيته واستقام على أمره خشع قلبه، ودمعت عينه.
However if he holds himself accountable, has taqwā of Allah, leaves off sins, and remains steadfast upon His commandment, then his heart becomes humble, and his eyes shed tears.
ومن ذلك: الغفلة بالوساوس التي تعرض على قلبه هاهنا وهاهنا حتى تشغله عن الخشوع ودمع العين،
Another reason is the heedlessness due to waswās (whispers) that comes upon the heart here and there, until it diverts him from khushū' (humility towards Allah with focus) and shedding tears.
فقد يكون في نفسه تقيًّا، ولكن تغلب عليه الوساوس حتى تشغله عن ذكر الله، وعن تعظيمه، وعن الخشوع بين يديه، وقد يُبتلى بأفكارٍ ترد عليه تشغله أيضًا.
He could be a pious person but wasāwis overcome and occupy him until it diverts him away from the remembrance of Allah,
revering Him, being humble in front of Him, and he could also be troubled by thoughts that preoccupy him.
فينبغي أن يجمع قلبَه على صلاته، وعلى قراءته، وعلى ذكره لله؛ وعند هذا يخشع القلب، وتدمع العين
Therefore, it is necessary to focus his heart in his prayer, in his recitation (of the Qur'an in it), and in his remembrance of Allah. In doing so, the heart will be humbled, and tears will flow from the eyes.
السؤال:
أنا شابٌّ أحاول إذا كنتُ أقرأ القرآن أو أُصلي أو أتذكر حال المسلمين أن أبكي، ولكن لا أستطيع، فما أسباب ذلك؟ وما العلاج؟
Question:
I am a young man who tries to cry when I read the Qur'an, pray, or remember the state of the Muslims. However, I am unable to do so. What are the reasons for this, and what is the remedy?
الجواب:
لهذا أسبابٌ كثيرةٌ، عدم البكاء له أسبابٌ، منها:
Answer:
There are many reasons for this, not being able to cry has reasons, Among them:
قسوة القلوب بسبب المعاصي والذنوب، فإنَّ القلوب إذا قست قلَّت دمعةُ العين،
The hardness of the heart due to disobedience and sins. When hearts harden, tears of the eyes become scarce.
وإذا حاسب نفسَه واتَّقى الله وترك معصيته واستقام على أمره خشع قلبه، ودمعت عينه.
However if he holds himself accountable, has taqwā of Allah, leaves off sins, and remains steadfast upon His commandment, then his heart becomes humble, and his eyes shed tears.
ومن ذلك: الغفلة بالوساوس التي تعرض على قلبه هاهنا وهاهنا حتى تشغله عن الخشوع ودمع العين،
Another reason is the heedlessness due to waswās (whispers) that comes upon the heart here and there, until it diverts him from khushū' (humility towards Allah with focus) and shedding tears.
فقد يكون في نفسه تقيًّا، ولكن تغلب عليه الوساوس حتى تشغله عن ذكر الله، وعن تعظيمه، وعن الخشوع بين يديه، وقد يُبتلى بأفكارٍ ترد عليه تشغله أيضًا.
He could be a pious person but wasāwis overcome and occupy him until it diverts him away from the remembrance of Allah,
revering Him, being humble in front of Him, and he could also be troubled by thoughts that preoccupy him.
فينبغي أن يجمع قلبَه على صلاته، وعلى قراءته، وعلى ذكره لله؛ وعند هذا يخشع القلب، وتدمع العين
Therefore, it is necessary to focus his heart in his prayer, in his recitation (of the Qur'an in it), and in his remembrance of Allah. In doing so, the heart will be humbled, and tears will flow from the eyes.
من منافع البلاء النَّازل "تليين القلوب" لأنَّها تفتقر إلى ربِّها في رفعه ودفعه،فتتضرع خاضعةً له، ملتجئةً إليه،
From the benefits of the calamity/ affliction that befalls is "softening of the hearts," because they become in need of their Lord to remove it and ward it off. They turn to Him in supplication, humbled and seeking refuge in Him.
فمن لم يفتقر إلى الله متضرعًا إليه عند نزول البلاء فقلبه قاسٍ، واستكباره من تزيين الشَّيطان له،
Whoever does not turn to Allah, humbled and seeking His help when a calamity strikes, will find their heart hardened, and their arrogance will be from the embellishment of Satan.
فيُوشك أن يأخذه الله بغتةً؛ فإذا هو هالكٌ، مقطوع الأمل من النَّجاة.
Such a person is likely to be seized by Allah suddenly, and then they will be doomed, with no hope of salvation.
-الشيخ صالح العصيمي
From the benefits of the calamity/ affliction that befalls is "softening of the hearts," because they become in need of their Lord to remove it and ward it off. They turn to Him in supplication, humbled and seeking refuge in Him.
فمن لم يفتقر إلى الله متضرعًا إليه عند نزول البلاء فقلبه قاسٍ، واستكباره من تزيين الشَّيطان له،
Whoever does not turn to Allah, humbled and seeking His help when a calamity strikes, will find their heart hardened, and their arrogance will be from the embellishment of Satan.
فيُوشك أن يأخذه الله بغتةً؛ فإذا هو هالكٌ، مقطوع الأمل من النَّجاة.
Such a person is likely to be seized by Allah suddenly, and then they will be doomed, with no hope of salvation.
-الشيخ صالح العصيمي
قال الشيخ صالح الفوزان :
Sheikh Saleh Al-Fawzan said:
« الدعاء هو مفتاح خزائن الله جل وعلا، فإذا أردت فتح خزائن الله = فأكثر من الدعاء »
"Supplication is the key to the treasures of Allah, the Exalted. If you want to unlock the treasures of Allah, increase your supplications."
• شرح منظومة الآداب الشرعية صـ (٥٣٠)
Sheikh Saleh Al-Fawzan said:
« الدعاء هو مفتاح خزائن الله جل وعلا، فإذا أردت فتح خزائن الله = فأكثر من الدعاء »
"Supplication is the key to the treasures of Allah, the Exalted. If you want to unlock the treasures of Allah, increase your supplications."
• شرح منظومة الآداب الشرعية صـ (٥٣٠)
"كان حلمًا لم أظن دنوّه ولكن فضل الله كان عظيمًا"
"It was a dream I never thought would come true, but the favour of Allah has ever been great."
"It was a dream I never thought would come true, but the favour of Allah has ever been great."
Allah, the Almighty, commanded the Messenger of Allah صلى الله عليه وسلم to narrate to the people the story of Zakariya (peace be upon him), and what happened when Allah granted him a child in his old age, even though his wife had been barren in her youth and was now also aged. This was so that no one would despair of Allah's grace and mercy, or lose hope in His favor.
Allah's mercy is evident in the verse: “Remember the mercy of your Lord to His servant Zakariya when he called upon his Lord in secret.” (Quran 3:38).
Qatadah, when interpreting this verse, said: "Indeed, Allah knows the pure heart and hears the quietest of voices."
Some of the early scholars mentioned that Zakariya (peace be upon him) stood up at night and called upon his Lord in a way that was hidden from those present, whispering. He said: "O my Lord, O my Lord, O my Lord." Allah responded: "I am here, I am here, I am here."
Allah's mercy is evident in the verse: “Remember the mercy of your Lord to His servant Zakariya when he called upon his Lord in secret.” (Quran 3:38).
Qatadah, when interpreting this verse, said: "Indeed, Allah knows the pure heart and hears the quietest of voices."
Some of the early scholars mentioned that Zakariya (peace be upon him) stood up at night and called upon his Lord in a way that was hidden from those present, whispering. He said: "O my Lord, O my Lord, O my Lord." Allah responded: "I am here, I am here, I am here."
من أبوابِ الحُزن الواسعة: خوفُ الإنسانِ من المستقبل؛ يخافُ ألا يُرزَق، ويخافُ مخبّآتِ القدر، وتسلّط البشَر.
"Among the wide gates of sadness is the fear of the future, the fear of not being provided for, the fear of the hidden twists of destiny, and the oppression of people.
وليسَ ثمّة ما يمسحُ هذه المخاوِف من قلبِ الإنسان: كحُسن التوكّل، وقوّة اليقين؛ ".
And there is nothing that can erase these fears from the heart of a person like having good Tawakkul in Allah and strong Yaqeen.
ففي شدة الكرب والمخاوف، قال عليه الصلاة والسلام لصاحبه : {لا تحزَن إنّ الله معنا}
In times of hardship and fear, the Prophet, peace be upon him, said to his companion: 'Do not grieve, for indeed, Allah is with us.'"
"Among the wide gates of sadness is the fear of the future, the fear of not being provided for, the fear of the hidden twists of destiny, and the oppression of people.
وليسَ ثمّة ما يمسحُ هذه المخاوِف من قلبِ الإنسان: كحُسن التوكّل، وقوّة اليقين؛ ".
And there is nothing that can erase these fears from the heart of a person like having good Tawakkul in Allah and strong Yaqeen.
ففي شدة الكرب والمخاوف، قال عليه الصلاة والسلام لصاحبه : {لا تحزَن إنّ الله معنا}
In times of hardship and fear, the Prophet, peace be upon him, said to his companion: 'Do not grieve, for indeed, Allah is with us.'"
«أود تذكيرك بأن كل شيء بقضاء وقدر وأن الجزع لا يرد عنك القضاء وأن ما أنت فيه أخفُّ مما هو أكبرُ منه وأن ما بقي لك أكثرُ ممّا أُخذ منك وأن لكل قدرٍ حكمة لو علمتها لرأيتَ المصيبة هي عينُ النعمة وأن كل مصيبةٍ للمؤمن لا تخلو من ثوابٍ ومغفرةٍ أو تمحيصٍ ورفعة وما عندَ اللهِ خيرٌ وأبقى»
"I would like to remind you that everything is by Allah's will and destiny, and that anxiety cannot change what has been decreed. What you are going through is lighter than what could have been worse, and what remains for you is more than what has been taken. Every decree has wisdom, and if you knew it, you would see that what seems like a calamity is actually a blessing. Every hardship for a believer contains reward, forgiveness, or purification and elevation. What is with Allah is better and everlasting."
"I would like to remind you that everything is by Allah's will and destiny, and that anxiety cannot change what has been decreed. What you are going through is lighter than what could have been worse, and what remains for you is more than what has been taken. Every decree has wisdom, and if you knew it, you would see that what seems like a calamity is actually a blessing. Every hardship for a believer contains reward, forgiveness, or purification and elevation. What is with Allah is better and everlasting."
"إني مفتقر للخير الذي تسوقه إليَّ وتيسره لي. وهذا سؤال منه بحاله، والسؤال بالحال أبلغ من السؤال بلسان المقال، فلم يزل في هذه الحالة داعيا ربه متملقا. "
"O Allah, I am in need of the khair that You bring to me and make easy for me. This is a request expressed through his( Moosa alayhis salam) state/ Haal, and a request expressed through one's state is more eloquent than one expressed through words. He remained in this state, constantly calling upon his Lord, humbling himself."
-السعدي
"O Allah, I am in need of the khair that You bring to me and make easy for me. This is a request expressed through his( Moosa alayhis salam) state/ Haal, and a request expressed through one's state is more eloquent than one expressed through words. He remained in this state, constantly calling upon his Lord, humbling himself."
-السعدي
"Things that help the Hafidh ul Quran to preserve their memorization:
- Praying and asking Allah for assistance, opening the heart, and steadfastness.
- Closing the Quran while reviewing the memorized portion.
- Reciting from the memorized portion during prayer.
- Regularly reviewing.
- Being keen on listening to a reciter.
- Reciting with proper tajweed (intonation) when reviewing.
O Allah, make the Quran firm in our hearts."
- Praying and asking Allah for assistance, opening the heart, and steadfastness.
- Closing the Quran while reviewing the memorized portion.
- Reciting from the memorized portion during prayer.
- Regularly reviewing.
- Being keen on listening to a reciter.
- Reciting with proper tajweed (intonation) when reviewing.
O Allah, make the Quran firm in our hearts."
«إذا اكرمك الله أن تحفظ وتراجع القرآن في هذا الزمن المزدحم بالمشتتات والملهيات والتحديات الكبرى، فهذه نعمة اختصك الله بها من بين كثير من الناس!
"If Allah has blessed you to memorize and review the Qur'an in this time filled with distractions, diversions, and great challenges, then this is a blessing that Allah has granted you out of many people!
فاحمد الله على ما اصطفاك به، واثبت واعلم أنك ستُبتلى ليرى الله صدقك»
So praise Allah for what He has chosen you for, be steadfast, and know that you will be tested so that Allah may see your sincerity."
-الشيخ عبدالرزاق البدر
"If Allah has blessed you to memorize and review the Qur'an in this time filled with distractions, diversions, and great challenges, then this is a blessing that Allah has granted you out of many people!
فاحمد الله على ما اصطفاك به، واثبت واعلم أنك ستُبتلى ليرى الله صدقك»
So praise Allah for what He has chosen you for, be steadfast, and know that you will be tested so that Allah may see your sincerity."
-الشيخ عبدالرزاق البدر
عَطشَى هِي أَروَاحُنَا فَكَان لَهَا الرَّوَاء..
"Our souls are thirsty, and the Quran is the water that quenches them."
"Our souls are thirsty, and the Quran is the water that quenches them."
كان المسلمون إذا دخل شعبان أكبُّوا على المصاحف وأخرجوا الزكاة.
The Muslims, when Sha'ban entered, would turn to the Qur'an and give out the zakat.
ـ ابن حجر | فتح الباري.
The Muslims, when Sha'ban entered, would turn to the Qur'an and give out the zakat.
ـ ابن حجر | فتح الباري.
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Fifty Proven Supplications from Our Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم.
أنتَ صَالحٌ ما دُمتَ تُجاهدُ نفسَك علىٰ الصَّلاح،
You are righteous as long as you strive to rectify yourself.
مُحاولات الإستقامة لا تَصدُر من قلوبٍ فاسدة
Attempts at uprightness do not come from corrupt hearts.
You are righteous as long as you strive to rectify yourself.
مُحاولات الإستقامة لا تَصدُر من قلوبٍ فاسدة
Attempts at uprightness do not come from corrupt hearts.
إغتَنَمُوا يَوْمَ الْجُمُعَةِ
Take Advantage of Yawm Al Jumu'ah
كَثْرَةُ الصَّلَاَةِ عَلَى النَّبِيِّ :-
قال رسول ﷲ ﷺ :« أكثروا من الصلاة عليّ ليلة الجمعة و يوم الجمعة فإن صلاتكم معروضة عليّ » .
Increase in Sending Salutations upon the Prophet (ﷺ):
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: "Increase your prayers upon me on the night and day of Friday, for your prayers are presented to me."
الدُّعَاءُ :
عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ رَضِيَ الله عَنْهُ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ ﷺ ذَكَرَ يَوْمَ الجُمُعَةِ، فَقَالَ :« فِيه سَاعَةٌ لا يُوَافِقها عَبْدٌ مُسلِمٌ، وَهُو قَائِمٌ يُصَلِّي يسأَلُ اللَّه شَيْئًا، إِلاَّ أَعْطَاهُ إِيَّاه» .
The Dua :
Abu Huraira (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) mentioned the day of Friday, saying: "On it is an hour in which no Muslim servant stands to pray and asks Allah for something, except that He grants it to him."
سُورَةُ الْكَهْفِ :-
عن أبي سَعيدٍ الخُدريِّ عنِ النبيِّ صلَّى اللهُ عليه وسلَّم أنَّه قال :« مَن قَرَأَ سورةَ الكَهفِ يومَ الجُمُعةِ أضاءَ له من النورِ ما بَينَ الجُمُعتينِ » .
Surah Al-Kahf:
Abu Sa'id al-Khudri (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Prophet (ﷺ) said: "Whoever recites Surah Al-Kahf on the day of Friday, it will illuminate him with light between this Friday and the next."
Take Advantage of Yawm Al Jumu'ah
كَثْرَةُ الصَّلَاَةِ عَلَى النَّبِيِّ :-
قال رسول ﷲ ﷺ :« أكثروا من الصلاة عليّ ليلة الجمعة و يوم الجمعة فإن صلاتكم معروضة عليّ » .
Increase in Sending Salutations upon the Prophet (ﷺ):
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: "Increase your prayers upon me on the night and day of Friday, for your prayers are presented to me."
الدُّعَاءُ :
عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ رَضِيَ الله عَنْهُ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ ﷺ ذَكَرَ يَوْمَ الجُمُعَةِ، فَقَالَ :« فِيه سَاعَةٌ لا يُوَافِقها عَبْدٌ مُسلِمٌ، وَهُو قَائِمٌ يُصَلِّي يسأَلُ اللَّه شَيْئًا، إِلاَّ أَعْطَاهُ إِيَّاه» .
The Dua :
Abu Huraira (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) mentioned the day of Friday, saying: "On it is an hour in which no Muslim servant stands to pray and asks Allah for something, except that He grants it to him."
سُورَةُ الْكَهْفِ :-
عن أبي سَعيدٍ الخُدريِّ عنِ النبيِّ صلَّى اللهُ عليه وسلَّم أنَّه قال :« مَن قَرَأَ سورةَ الكَهفِ يومَ الجُمُعةِ أضاءَ له من النورِ ما بَينَ الجُمُعتينِ » .
Surah Al-Kahf:
Abu Sa'id al-Khudri (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Prophet (ﷺ) said: "Whoever recites Surah Al-Kahf on the day of Friday, it will illuminate him with light between this Friday and the next."