The Commandments Revolve Around That Which Benefits
Shaykh Al-Islām ibn Taymiyyah رحمه الله said: As for sadness, neither Allah nor His Messenger ﷺ commanded with it. In fact, he had prohibited it in different places, even if it is connected to the religion. Like His statement: ﴾وَلَا تَهِنُوا۟ وَلَا تَحْزَنُوا۟ وَأَنتُمُ ٱلْأَعْلَوْنَ إِن كُنتُم مُّؤْمِنِينَ﴿ “So do not become weak (against your enemy), nor be sad, and you will be superior (in ...
