When taking an oath upon assuming a position or responsibility, a believer may be moved to tears while reflecting on the gravity of the responsibility, the significance of the trust placed in them, and their accountability before Allah.
Such emotions are not unusual; they may even reflect the sensitivity of one’s faith.
But the question is: **Must even such deeply personal feelings be made public? Must tears shed during an oath-taking ceremony also be given media coverage?**
It is worth remembering that, ultimately, a person entrusted with responsibility will be judged not by their emotions, but by their actions.
If they discharge their duties properly, people will remember their work. But if they fail to fulfil their responsibilities, those very tears shed during the oath-taking ceremony may one day become material for mockery and online trolling.
The reason is simple: what you perceive as fear of accountability before Allah may not be understood by the general public in the same way. People will judge you by your public conduct, decisions, and the outcomes of your actions.
Therefore, not every emotion needs to be expressed, nor does every moment need to be broadcast by the media. In particular, there are certain states of the heart—fear of Allah, a sense of accountability, spiritual self-purification, and other deeply personal feelings—that may be safer and more dignified when kept between Allah and His servant.
When everything is brought into the public spotlight, sometimes the display becomes more visible than the sincerity behind it.
Of late, almost every activity of Islamic political parties, whether large or small—even their internal meetings and indoor programmes—is being widely publicised through the media. At the same time, a growing tendency towards visibility and self-promotion can be observed among their leaders and activists.
Yet, in Islamic work, unnecessary and excessive publicity can gradually make promotion more important than the work itself. Even emotions that ought to inspire respect may eventually become objects of ridicule.
**Not everything is meant to be shown to people. Let some deeds speak through their results, and let Allah alone bear witness to certain emotions. There must also be a clear boundary between responsible publicity and unnecessary exposure.**
— *Personal Observation*