The Difference Between Praiseworthy Modesty and Blameworthy Modesty
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Question:
The questioner asks, and this questioner, Abu 'Abdullah, says: What is the difference between the praiseworthy modesty and the blameworthy modesty? And which one should the Muslim adopt?
Answer:
The praiseworthy modesty is that which leads its owner to do what beautifies and adorns him, and it is part of faith, as the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:Sahih al-Bukhari 9 It restrains a person from what is unbecoming and leads him to do what beautifies him in the sight of Allah and His creation. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: Sahih Muslim 37a. This is the praiseworthy modesty.
As for the blameworthy modesty, it is the modesty that prevents its owner from seeking knowledge, from calling to Allah, and from doing good. In reality, this is not modesty, but rather shyness; it is merely shyness. So a person should abandon this type of modesty and adhere to the praiseworthy modesty, which is what Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He) loves, and abandon this modesty that prevents him from good or weakens him and weakens his resolve; this is blameworthy. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
The questioner asks, and this questioner, Abu 'Abdullah, says: What is the difference between the praiseworthy modesty and the blameworthy modesty? And which one should the Muslim adopt?
Answer:
The praiseworthy modesty is that which leads its owner to do what beautifies and adorns him, and it is part of faith, as the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
And Haya (This term "Haya" covers a large number of concepts which are to be taken together; amongst them are self respect, modesty, bashfulness, and scruple, etc.) is a part of faith.
والحياء شعبة من الإيمانModesty brings forth nothing but goodness
الحياء لا يأتي إلا بخيرAs for the blameworthy modesty, it is the modesty that prevents its owner from seeking knowledge, from calling to Allah, and from doing good. In reality, this is not modesty, but rather shyness; it is merely shyness. So a person should abandon this type of modesty and adhere to the praiseworthy modesty, which is what Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He) loves, and abandon this modesty that prevents him from good or weakens him and weakens his resolve; this is blameworthy. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
Source
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