The Praiseworthy Modesty and the Blameworthy Modesty
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Question:
This questioner asks: What is the praiseworthy modesty and the blameworthy modesty? The Prophetic hadiths have come with exhortations to have modesty at all times.
Answer:
Modesty is a noble character trait. It restrains its possessor from what defiles and disgraces him, and prompts him to what beautifies and adorns him. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:Sunan an-Nasa'i 5006Sahih (Darussalam), and he (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "Indeed, Sahih Muslim 37a." And in the hadith: Bulugh al-Maram 16:89. So modesty restrains its possessor from inappropriate words and actions. This is the praiseworthy modesty, which is among the characteristics of faith and among the branches of faith, as stated in the hadith.
As for the modesty that prevents its possessor from seeking knowledge, from asking the scholars what he needs, this is blameworthy; because it is shyness. This is not praiseworthy modesty, but rather shyness and weakness. Yes.
This questioner asks: What is the praiseworthy modesty and the blameworthy modesty? The Prophetic hadiths have come with exhortations to have modesty at all times.
Answer:
Modesty is a noble character trait. It restrains its possessor from what defiles and disgraces him, and prompts him to what beautifies and adorns him. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
Modesty (Al-Haya') is a branch of Faith.
الحياء شعبة من الإيمانModesty brings forth nothing but goodness
الحياء لا يأتي إلا بخيرIf you don’t feel any shame, do whatever you like.
إذا لم تستح فاصنع ما شئتAs for the modesty that prevents its possessor from seeking knowledge, from asking the scholars what he needs, this is blameworthy; because it is shyness. This is not praiseworthy modesty, but rather shyness and weakness. Yes.
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