"Do Not Be Sad”: How the Quran Comforts Women Through Divine Words of Healing
Exploring the Tender Compassion of Allah Towards Women’s Emotional Pain Through the Verses of the Quran
In a world that often overlooks the silent storms women carry in their hearts, the Qur’an speaks with unmatched gentleness—especially to women in pain. Over and over again, Allah says: “Do not be sad.” These are not just phrases. They are divine hugs wrapped in words—timeless comfort sent from the Most Merciful to the most tender hearts.
The Qur’an’s Healing Repetition
In Surah al-Qasas, when the mother of Prophet Musa is overwhelmed with grief after placing her infant son in the river, Allah says:
“So that her eyes may be comforted and she may not grieve.” (Quran, Surah al-Qasas, Chapter 28, The Narrative, Verse 13)
Later in the same Surah, Allah reassures her again:
“Do not fear and do not grieve.” (Quran, Surah al-Qasas, Chapter 28, The Narrative, Verse 7)
In Surah Maryam, when Lady Maryam is alone, in labor, and emotionally shattered, a voice from beneath her calls out:
“Do not grieve.” (Quran, Surah Maryam, Chapter 19, Mary, Verse 24)
And in Surah al-Ahzab, speaking about the Prophet’s wives, the Qur’an again emphasises:
“That their eyes may be comforted and they may not grieve.” (Quran, Chapter al-Ahzab, Chapter 33, The Allies, Verse 51)
These aren’t just instructions—they are divine acknowledgments of a woman’s emotional world. Each verse is a gentle whisper from Ar-Rahman (The Most Merciful):
“Your sadness is not small in My sight.”
The Weight of a Woman’s Sadness
A woman’s sadness is not limited to her tears. It touches every corner of her being:
It shakes her soul.
It affects her health.
It weakens her body.
It disturbs her sleep.
Sometimes, it even breaks her spirit.
Sadness can dim the sparkle in her eyes and weigh heavily on her heart. And Allah knows this. He knows her sadness isn’t just emotional—it’s physical, mental, hormonal, and spiritual. It travels through her heartbeat, to her womb, to her hormones, to her smile.
So He speaks to her gently.
Allah, The Guardian of Her Peace
Allah doesn’t just protect a woman’s body. He protects her peace, her dignity, and her honour. He understands her emotional landscape and validates her pain—without her needing to say a word.
Even when speaking of mothers, (parents) Allah warns:
“Do not even say ‘uff’ to them.” (Quran, Surah al-Isra, Chapter 17, Children of Israel, Verse 23)
Because even the smallest word can hurt a woman’s heart—and her heart is delicate, though her worth is monumental.
You Are Not Alone
To every woman reading this:
If your chest holds a silent storm…
If your tears fall when no one is watching…
If your smile hides a deep ache…
Know this: Your sadness matters to Allah.
Your tears are seen.
Your pain is recorded.
And your healing is already written.
Allah repeats “Do not grieve” not for Himself—but for you.
So you remember that you are not forgotten.
Not by the One who created you.
Not by the One who calls Himself Ar-Rahman and Al-Latif—The Most Merciful, The Most Gentle.
A Visual Reminder
“In the silence of her sorrow, she sat by the river—
Not to be seen, but to be heard by the One who sees all.
The dawn wrapped her in gold,
A whisper from the heavens:
‘Do not be sad.’
For every tear she didn’t cry aloud,
Allah heard in her heartbeat.”
May Allah heal every broken heart—especially the ones that break in silence. Ameen.