Modesty is part of faith

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Hadith text: Modesty is part of faith

عن عبد الله بن عمر رضي الله عنهما قال: سَمِعَ النَّبِيُّ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ رَجُلًا يَعِظُ أَخَاهُ فِي الْحَيَاءِ، فَقَالَ: «الْحَيَاءُ مِنَ الْإِيمَانِ».

Explanation of the hadith: Modesty is part of faith

The Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) heard a man advising his brother to refrain from excessive modesty, and he clarified to him that modesty is part of faith and brings nothing but good.

Modesty is a noble manner that prompts one to do what is good and refrain from detestable things.

Lessons: Modesty is part of faith

What prevents one from doing good is not called modesty; rather, it is shyness, helplessness, weakness, and cowardice.
Modesty towards Allah Almighty is to carry out His commands and shun His prohibitions.
Modesty towards people means respecting and treating them in the way they deserve and avoiding things usually regarded as reprehensible.

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إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ وَمَلَٰٓئِكَتَهُۥ يُصَلُّونَ عَلَى ٱلنَّبِىِّ ۚ يَٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ صَلُّوا۟ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلِّمُوا۟ تَسْلِيمًا

God and His angels shower their blessings on the Prophet. O believers, you should also send your blessings on him, and salute him with a worthy greeting.

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Blessings on the Prophet ﷺ