Khawf (Sufism)

Whether fear of God's possible vindictiveness, fear at the thought of separation from God, or (the most perfect) fear of the knowledge of God's majesty, this state arises because of the proximity of God. Seeing His justice, there is no hope in being obedient and the seeker melts in fear.

According to Shaykh Abu Sa'id ibn Abi'l-Khayr, this is the 19th of 40 stations or maqamat the Sufi must possess for his journey on the path of Sufism to be acceptable.