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Therefore, neither is it correct, as some schools of psychology and others claim, to consider feelings such as grief and fear as useless or harmful, nor is it correct, as some Christian traditions and some deviant Muslim sects do, to recommend suppressing sexual instinct or viewing it as impure. Thus, the Qur’anic verses and narrations that regard fear and sorrow as desirable have no contradiction with human nature; because grief and fear are natural states.

A person must simply use them correctly, and when used properly, they will yield valuable and constructive results. For example, fear and awe of God’s greatness motivate a person to fulfill their duties, be kind to others, serve God’s creation, show greater humility before God, and perform righteous deeds in…