Compiled by: Dr. Raza Abdullah Pasha (Hafizahullah)
إذا قرأ ابن آدم السجدة فسجد اعتزل الشيطان يبكي يقول يا ويله! أمر ابن آدم بالسجود فسجد فله الجنة، وأمرت بالسجود فأبيت فلي النار
"When the son of Adam recites an Ayah of prostration and then prostrates, Shaytan withdraws and weeps, saying: 'Woe to me! The son of Adam was commanded to prostrate, and he prostrated, so Paradise is for him. I was commanded to prostrate, but I refused, so Hellfire is for me.'"
(Sahih Muslim, Hadith No. 61)
It serves as a reminder for believers to consistently humble themselves before Allah and strive for His pleasure.
Answer:
Yes, Shaytan does cry as mentioned in the Hadith.Evidence from Hadith:
Sayyiduna Abu Hurairah (رضي الله عنه) narrated that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:إذا قرأ ابن آدم السجدة فسجد اعتزل الشيطان يبكي يقول يا ويله! أمر ابن آدم بالسجود فسجد فله الجنة، وأمرت بالسجود فأبيت فلي النار
"When the son of Adam recites an Ayah of prostration and then prostrates, Shaytan withdraws and weeps, saying: 'Woe to me! The son of Adam was commanded to prostrate, and he prostrated, so Paradise is for him. I was commanded to prostrate, but I refused, so Hellfire is for me.'"
(Sahih Muslim, Hadith No. 61)
Explanation:
- Why does Shaytan cry?
- Shaytan’s crying is a manifestation of his regret, jealousy, and despair. When a human obeys Allah by performing sujood, Shaytan is reminded of his own disobedience and the punishment awaiting him.
- His tears reflect his realization of eternal failure, yet his pride prevents him from repentance.
Conclusion:
The Hadith demonstrates the significance of prostration (سجود) and obedience to Allah. Prostration symbolizes humility and submission, while Shaytan’s regret underscores the importance of obeying Allah’s commands. Prostration brings believers closer to Paradise, while disobedience leads to destruction.It serves as a reminder for believers to consistently humble themselves before Allah and strive for His pleasure.