Hayaa' (Shyness)
,, In English, it may be translated as modesty, shyness, self-respect, bashfulness, shame, honour, etc.
Islamically Hayaa’ is an attribute which pushes the believers to avoid anything distasteful or abominable. It keeps them from being neglectful in giving everyone what is due upon them, and if for any reason they are not able to keep up with their commitment then they will feel extremely bad and ashamed about this. The reason being that they will have displeased Allah by breaking a commitment.
,, Hayaa’ plays a vital role in the lives of Muslims because it is a very important part of our Iman. If we do not have any form of Hayaa’ in us then it is most likely that our Iman is very weak.
,, Narrated by Abu Hurairah (radi-Allaahu ‘anhu):
The Prophet (sal-Allaahu ‘alayhe wa sallam) said, “Faith (Belief) consists of more than sixty branches (i.e. parts). And Hayaa (This term “Hayaa” covers a large number of concepts which are to be taken together; amongst them are self respect, modesty, bashfulness, and scruple, etc.) is a part of faith.” [Bukhari]
,, We also learn from our beloved Prophet (sal-Allaahu ‘alayhe wa sallam) the importance of having hayaa and how it is not something to be ashamed about, but instead one should be ashamed if they do not have it.
,, Narrated Abdullah Ibn Umar (radi-Allaahu ‘anhu):
The Prophet (sal-Allaahu ‘alayhe wa sallam) passed by a man who was admonishing his brother regarding Hayaa and was saying, “You are very shy, and I am afraid that might harm you.” On that, Allah’s Apostle said, “Leave him, for Hayaa is (a part) of Faith.” [Bukhari]
,, Shyness is not just something related to women but also an attribute that believing men should have, for it is an indication of their fear of Allah and an indication of the value of their deen.
,, Indeed Hayaa’ is that a believer feels shy of doing ANYTHING displeasing to Allah (a'zza wa jall), with the belief that he will have to answer to all of his deeds.
,, Our beloved Prophet (sallallahu `alayhi wa sallam) indicated: "Every way of life has an innate character. The character of Islam is Hayaa’." Or "Every deen (religion) has an innate character. The character of Islam is modesty (Hayaa’)." (Abu Dawood)
,, Indeed Hayaa’ only brings good and nothing else.
,, Our beloved Prophet (sallallahu `alayhi wa sallam) said: "Hayaa’ does not bring anything except good." (Bukhari)
,, Indeed Modesty (hayaa’) and maintaining one's honour are of primary importance in preserving the moral fibre of any society.
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