Women should not be sad.

Imagine moonlight whispering secrets to a flower bowed by dew. That's the tenderness in Allah's words to women in the Quran: 

"Do not be sad." 

These aren't just words; they are luminous embraces meant to soothe the soul.

See how gently He speaks: 

"So that her eyes may find coolness and she would not grieve." (Al-Qasas)

 It's like a soft hand wiping away tears. 

Again, 

"That their eyes may find comfort and they may not grieve." (Al-Ahzab) 

A promise of solace. Even in moments of great trial, "Do not grieve," (Maryam) a whisper of hope. 

And again, a double blessing: "Do not fear and do not grieve." (Al-Qasas)

Why this repeated tenderness? Because Allah, in His infinite wisdom, understands that a woman's sorrow resonates deeply. It's not a fleeting shadow, but a storm that can shake her very core, dimming her light, weakening her strength, and stealing her peace.

He sees the delicate architecture of her heart and knows how profoundly sadness can settle within her. It travels beyond tears, touching her very heartbeat, the wellspring of her being, the rhythm of her life.

And because He knows, He speaks with such gentle reassurance: "Do not grieve. Do not be afraid. Let your eyes find serenity." He shields not just her body, but the delicate landscape of her emotions, her dignity, her inner calm.

Even towards mothers, His command is imbued with profound respect: "Do not say to them [even] 'uff'." (Al-Isra) 

For He understands the weight of words and the precious fragility of her heart. Her worth, in His eyes, is immense.

So, if you are a woman carrying a quiet sorrow, if your nights are witnesses to silent tears, know this truth: Your sadness is seen by the Divine. Your tears are precious. Your pain is acknowledged, and your healing is written in the book of destiny.

He repeats this gentle command not for Himself, but so that you may remember, in the depths of your being: You are cherished, you are not alone. "Do not be sad."

May Allah heal every broken heart

especially the hearts that break in silence. Aameen💕