What is the meaning of modesty?

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Question:
The questioner who sent this message is 'Ati' Abdullah from Hail. He says in this question: The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said:

Modesty (Al-Haya') is a branch of Faith.

الحياء شعبة من الإيمان

Sunan an-Nasa'i 5006Sahih (Darussalam)

What is the meaning of modesty? Is this a hadith?

Answer:
Yes, it is a valid hadith. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said in the two Sahihs:

Faith has over seventy branches or over sixty branches, the most excellent of which is the declaration that there is no god but Allah, and the humblest of which is the, removal of what is injurious from the path: and modesty is a branch of faith.

الإيمان بضع وسبعون شعبة، أو قال: بضع وستون شعبة، فأفضلها: قول لا إله إلا الله، وأدناها: إماطة الأذى عن الطريق، والحياء شعبة من الإيمان

Sahih Muslim 35b

Modesty is a noble trait in the heart. It is a trait in the heart that requires its possessor to refrain from what is not appropriate. This modesty is a noble trait in the heart that requires its possessor to refrain from sins and from doing things that are criticized. He is too modest to commit sins or do things that are criticized; his modesty prevents him from that. So it is part of faith.
The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) passed by a man who was admonishing his brother regarding modesty, saying to him: "Leave modesty alone." So he (peace and blessings be upon him) said to him:

Leave him. Modesty is part of iman.

دعه فإن الحياء من الإيمان

Muwatta Malik 47:10

Modesty is a noble trait in the heart. It prevents its possessor from blameworthy characteristics and deviant morals, and it leads him to the noblest of morals and the best of deeds. Yes.

The presenter: May Allah reward you with good, O Shaykh.

Source binbaz.org.sa

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