The Educational Impacts of Weeping on the Spiritual Development of Man from the Perspective of the Quran and Hadith

Weeping is a subject that has been investigated from different psychological, educational, religious, moral and mystical dimensions. Using descriptive-analytical method, the present paper seeks to study the educational impacts of weeping on the spiritual development of man from the perspective of the Quran and hadiths and explain the relationship among weeping, moral education and spiritual development of man. As a response to man's inner feelings and emotions, weeping can influence the psychological, educational, spiritual and ethical aspects of man. The most basic impact of weeping especially over the spiritual matters is peace and tranquility; after crying, the internal pressures are discharged and a pleasant feeling of lightheartedness and calm is experienced. Moreover, weeping brings cheerfulness and hope to man, enhances his motivation, and is a weapon against the internal Satan in man. On the other hand, it washes away man’s sins , sends down Divine mercy , assists man in eliminating some moral vices and gaining some virtues and eventually helps him achieve nearness to God.