Q: A woman in Riyadh says that she is sick; sometimes she weeps due to her state; is this crying considered objection to Allah (Glorified and Exalted be He)? Shall she be considered unsatisfied with the Divine Decree though this is out of her hands? Is talking with relatives about her illness is an objection to Allah's Will?
A: There is nothing wrong with weeping without wailing, for the Prophet (peace be upon him) said upon the death of his son Ibrahim: The eyes are shedding tears and the heart is grieved but we will not say except what pleases our Lord. O Ibrahim! Indeed we are grieved by your departure. There are many Hadiths to this effect.
There is nothing wrong also if you told your relatives and friends about your illness, provided that you praise and thank Allah, ask Him recovery, and take the possible means to that. You should be patient and wait for the reward from Allah. You should seek glad tidings in Allah's Saying (Glorified and Exalted be He): Only those who are patient shall receive their reward in full, without reckoning. Allah also says: but give glad tidings to AsSâbirûn (the patient). Who, when afflicted with calamity, say: "Truly! To Allâh we belong and truly, to Him we shall return." They are those on whom are the Salawât (i.e. who are blessed and will be forgiven) from their Lord, and (they are those who) receive His Mercy, and it is they who are the guided ones.
The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "Nothing befalls the believer of grief, sorrow, fatigue, illness or even the harm of a thorn but Allah will cause it to expiate for some of his sins." He (peace be upon him) also said: ''Allah afflicts the one for whom He desires good." We ask Allah to grant you recovery, safety, and goodness of heart and deed. He is AllHearer and responsive.