Is the crying and suffering of a Muslim upon remembering the death of the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him—despite not having seen him—considered a weakness of faith or contrary to patience, or is he rewarded for it and is it considered a sign of intense love?

The greatest calamity that befell Muslims was the loss of the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him. Therefore, it was narrated from him that he said: "Let Muslims be consoled in their calamities by the calamity of my loss, for it is the greatest of calamities." A person is not to be blamed for grieving his loss, for contemplating this calamity brings solace and comfort from others. The sadness of the heart and the tears of the eyes are not punished by Allah and do not contradict patience. However, one should not dwell excessively in this grief to the point of harming oneself. The Companions, may Allah be pleased with them, upheld the affairs of the religion in the best manner after his passing, and they knew that the way to reunite with him in Paradise was to follow his Sunnah and guidance. Fortunate is he who is guided to follow his Sunnah and glorify his Sharia.