The fear of Allah (Taqwa and Khashyah) is a central concept in Islam, motivating believers to obey Allah, avoid sin, and strive for righteousness. This fear is not about dread or despair but a reverent awareness of Allah’s greatness, justice, and mercy.

The Prophet (ﷺ) said:
“A man who weeps out of fear of Allah will not enter Hell until the milk returns to the udder.”
(Sunan al-Tirmidhi, Hadith 1633; Hasan)