Modesty and Us

Considering the context of Bangladesh, modesty is considered as an expression of weakness. Modest people are considered to have weak characteristics in our society. 

Actually, those who think modesty is a weakness are rather weak.

Modesty is valued as one of the icons of good characteristics. Let them think their thoughts, you will never be reversed with modesty within yourself. These exceptions and differences will make you extraordinary or unique.

Those who consider modesty as a weakness are ordinary people, they have never had the pleasure of loving people. Have not seen the power of selfless love.

If you look around you, you will see successful people, they are modest.

Modesty is strength. Modesty is a virtue. 

You can say divine power. This ability has been used as a shield against adversity by those individuals who have touched the mount of success, whom we place at the top of our list of role models.

On the contrary, you will find many people in our society who forget modesty as soon as get succeed. They forget their past. As a result, even if people adapt their power or success for the sake of self-interest, no one makes the mistake of secretly or hideously drawing dislike. Though this power or success seems valuable, in a literal sense, it is completely meaningless.

The one who has the power to defeat someone with modesty is the real powerful human himself. 

The joy of winning someone's heart with love is no less than the joy of conquering Everest.

But even then, the joy and peace that one feels in one's heart in the midst of defeat, can an immodest person ever feel? 

If anyone has anything to show people, it's modesty. 

Modesty in the Qur'an

Muslims should be humble on the inside and the outside. This entails keeping Allah in mind at all times and is shown in behaviour, speech, and appearance.

In Islam, modesty is referred to as 'Haya,' a word that can refer to both shyness and a more profound modesty that is founded on religion. A Muslim's behaviour should be influenced by his or her sense of 'Haya' in front of Allah, others, and even while they are alone.

In the holy Qur’an, Allah says: “O children of Adam, We have provided you with garments to cover your bodies, as well as for luxury. But the best garment is the garment of righteousness. These are some of God’s signs, that they may take heed.” (Al-Araf 7:26)

 

Modesty in Hadith

The hadith that follows says that modesty is so crucial that lacking it could cause someone to act sinfully and have doubts: "The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: “Faith consists of more than seventy branches. And 'Haya' (modesty) is a part of faith.” (Al-Bukhari)

A more comprehensive example of Haya can be found in the following hadith: Abdullah ibn Mas’ud relates that one day the Prophet said, “Be shy of Allah Most High as much as is His due. The companions present said, ‘All praise to Allah, we are shy of Him.’ The Prophet said, ‘That is not the point. Whoever is shy of Allah as much as is His due, he should protect his head and that which it comprises (i.e. mind, mouth, ears), his stomach and that which is adjoining it (i.e. preserve it from unlawful wealth and protect the private parts from the unlawful), and he should remember death and that which is to come after it; and whoever desires the Hereafter should abandon the adornments of this world. Whoever fulfils these duties has been shy of Allah as much as is His due.” (Musnad Ahmad)

Modesty in the West

Modesty, as defined in Merriam-Webster’s online dictionary, is "the quality of not being too proud or confident about yourself or your abilities, and propriety in dress, speech, or conduct."

 

Modesty(Haya)

Modesty is part of a larger spirituality.

Inner and outer modesty are two aspects of the Muslim religion, which is based on devotion and obedience to the One Allah. And modesty belongs to truthfulness, patience, cordiality, humility, forgiveness and kindness.

 

 

 

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Sources:

https://www.arabnews.com/modesty-haya-inner-and-outer#:~:text=Modesty%20(haya)%20in%20the%20Qur,even%20when%20one%20is%20alone.

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/modesty