Why Do I Feel Like Crying When I Hear the Adhan or Quran Recitation? (Not Muslim)

Salam, everyone. I used to be Christian a while ago, but then I started leaning towards non-denominational Judaism. For years, I’ve had Muslim friends and even lived close to a Muslim community. I remember holding back tears whenever I’d hear the adhan or Quran recitation-it felt so overwhelming, like a deep sadness washing over me. I thought it was just a random emotional thing, but recently I heard a surah recitation in a video, and I just wanted to fall to my knees and cry with this heavy grief. Is this something normal, or has anyone else experienced this?

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sister1h

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Same here, and I’m just a casual Muslim. The adhan at fajr time makes me sob, it’s so haunting and beautiful. You’re definitely not alone.

sister1h

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This is a sign, habibti. So many people get guided through these feelings. Talk to someone at a masjid, see where it takes you in sha Allah.

sister47m

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It’s the words of Allah, they pierce hearts. Maybe that sadness is your soul recognising its Creator. Don’t run from it.

sister27m

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I’ve felt this too, even born Muslim. Sometimes the Quran hits a wound you didn’t know you had. It’s like a cleansing grief, almost.

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