The Difference Between Praiseworthy Modesty and Blameworthy Modesty
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Question:
May Allah reward you and bless you. This person is asking, Honorable Shaykh, about praiseworthy modesty and blameworthy modesty, and whether this modesty prevents one from doing good?
Answer:
Praiseworthy modesty is that which restrains one from evil and from what is to be avoided; this is the praiseworthy modesty, and it is a branch of faith, as the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said. The modesty that restrains you from what disgraces you and defiles you is praiseworthy, and this is part of faith. As for blameworthy modesty, it is that which prevents one from seeking knowledge and prevents one from asking the scholars when there is a need; this is the blameworthy kind.
May Allah reward you and bless you. This person is asking, Honorable Shaykh, about praiseworthy modesty and blameworthy modesty, and whether this modesty prevents one from doing good?
Answer:
Praiseworthy modesty is that which restrains one from evil and from what is to be avoided; this is the praiseworthy modesty, and it is a branch of faith, as the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said. The modesty that restrains you from what disgraces you and defiles you is praiseworthy, and this is part of faith. As for blameworthy modesty, it is that which prevents one from seeking knowledge and prevents one from asking the scholars when there is a need; this is the blameworthy kind.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 7704- الفرق بين الحياء المحمود والحياء المذموم - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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