CONCEPT OF FEAR IN SUFISM

A Mystic becomes accomplished in the gnosis of Allah when his fear (of Allah) has strengthened.

True fear of Allah is attained after having his gnosis.

One must not fear obstacles in the journey of Divine love and continue to proceed forward with courage.

The betterment in both worldly and spiritual endeavours lie in staying amid the state of fear and hope in every matter. One should neither boast on his devotions nor feel disappointed in moments of adversity.

A person should not be so fearful of Allah that he loses hope of His mercy. One who is disappointed of Lord's mercy is akin to an infidel. Neither a person should be so hopeful of Allah's forgiveness that he commits all or any sin assuming that Allah will surely forgive him afterwards. True faith lies between (the balance of) fear and hope in Allah.

Though Allah allows His slave to love someone other than Him also but He never likes when the slave fears anyone more than Him.

While living in this world a true believer always remains fearful that Satan or the self might not deviate him from the right path. Its best example is that of the Ten Companions who were promised paradise (al-ashara al-mubasharun), they fought the Battle of Badr, Battle of Uhad and also had the Pledge of the Tree. It was commanded about the people of Badr that Allah will not hold them accountable for any sin they would commit. While having Pledge of the Tree, Allah gave them the glad tiding that Allah is pleased with them and they are pleased with Him. Even after having so many guarantees, they feared Allah till the last breath.

A person must not fear any difficulty, sorrow or pain because good times will follow soon.