2 – Audible sobbing (naḥīb) during the prayer does not invalidate it when it stems from awe of Allah; this is the established position. If, however, the sobbing is prompted by something other than fear of Allah and two distinct letters are uttered, the prayer is rendered invalid. It has already been noted that the sound itself does not nullify the prayer, even if two letters can be clearly heard.

3 – Consider the state of the Prophet ﷺ with his Lord: although Allah had forgiven him his earlier and later sins, he remained the most reverent, the most pious, and the most fearful of Allah because of the perfection of his knowledge of his Lord.

4 – Prayer is a setting for humble entreaty, reverence, and supplication, for it is the bond between the servant and his Lord. The closer a servant draws to his Lord, the more his yearning and his awe increase.