Believer Quote by Ibn Majah
![“The tears that fall from the eyes of a truthful Believer, out of the fear of the Lord, and, then, roll down his face, however little they are, even of the size of a fly [i.e. just one drop], shall prevent the Fire of Hell from touching his face.” quote by Ibn Majah](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c65/ibn-majah-41162_believer_the-tears-that-fall-from-the-eyes-of-a-t_1553574.jpg)
“The tears that fall from the eyes of a truthful Believer, out of the fear of the Lord, and, then, roll down his face, however little they are, even of the size of a fly [i.e. just one drop], shall prevent the Fire of Hell from touching his face.”
About This Quote
Source Hadith collection: Sunan Ibn Majah, 9th century
A small tear of a sincere believer, born from reverence, can protect them from divine punishment.
In simple terms: Sincere tears protect from Hell.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate sincere reverence.
Themes
faith
spirituality
protection
humility
Mood
reverent
hopeful
Type
spiritual
ethical
When to use this quote
- prayer
- confession
- seeking forgiveness
- expressing humility
Key Concepts
sincerity
divine mercy
emotional expression
Questions to Reflect On
- How does sincere emotion affect spiritual safety?
- Can small acts have big spiritual impact?
A Different Perspective
May be interpreted metaphorically, not literal protection.
![“The LORD is exalted, for he dwells on high; he will fill Zion with justice and righteousness, 6 and he will be the stability of your times, abundance of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge; the fear of the LORD is Zion's [1] treasure.” quote by Crossway](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/e8c/crossway-14085_god_the-lord-is-exalted-for-he-dwells-on-hig_329284.jpg)
