The Smile And Tears Of Nabi ﷺ Part 20

Main Topic

• Understanding the delight of Allah Subhanallahu wa Ta'ala when a servant seeks forgiveness, and recognizing hidden pride within the heart.

Key Lessons

• Allah Subhanallahu wa Ta'ala is pleased when a servant acknowledges that none can forgive sins except Him.
• Unlike human beings who grow weary of repeated requests, Allah Ta'ala becomes pleased when His servants ask of Him continuously.
• True humility is revealed through how one reacts to reprimand or minor inconveniences, rather than outer appearance or clothing.
• Wearing good clothing within Shariah limits is not pride; true arrogance is rejecting the truth and looking down upon others.

Quranic/Hadith References

• Hadith of Sayyiduna Ali Radiyallahu Anhu following the Sunnah of Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam by seeking forgiveness on a journey and smiling, explaining that Allah smiles when His servant recognizes that only He forgives sins.
• Guidance from Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam encouraging believers to cry during dua, or to imitate a crying person if tears do not flow naturally.

Practical Advice

• Capitalize on the nights of Ramadan, particularly the days of Maghfirah (forgiveness), by waking up for Tahajjud and making sincere supplications before Maghrib.
• Practice crying in the heart during dua, as emotional humility is always within human control even if physical tears are not.
• Routinely check your spiritual pulse by observing your internal reactions to correction, anger, and unexpected annoyances.