" Have Haya' for Allah as is His due." We said: "O Prophet of Allah! We have Haya', and all praise is due to Allah." He said: "Not that, but having the Haya' for Allah which He is due is to protect the head and what it contains and to protect the insides and what it includes, and to remember death and the trial, and whoever intends the Hereafter, he leaves the adornments of the world. So whoever does that, then he has indeed fulfilled Haya', meaning the Haya' which Allah is due."
Narrated by 'Abdullah bin Mas'ud narrated that the Messenger of Allah (s.a.w) said:
Context
The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) teaches about the true meaning of modesty, or Haya', in this hadith. He explains that true Haya' involves safeguarding one's thoughts and actions, being mindful of death, and prioritizing the Hereafter over worldly adornments. This understanding of modesty encourages believers to live with integrity and awareness of their ultimate accountability.
Modern Application
In contemporary life, this principle encourages us to reflect on our actions and intentions. By being mindful of our choices and focusing on spiritual growth rather than superficial appearances, we can cultivate a deeper sense of modesty and purpose.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Spiritual Awareness and Modesty (Haya) because it emphasizes the importance of internal virtues over external appearances, guiding believers to live with a consciousness of their faith.
O children of Adam, We have bestowed upon you clothing to conceal your private parts and as adornment. But the clothing of righteousness - that is best. That is from the signs of Allah that perhaps they will remember.
This hadith is #2528 from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, in the Book of Chapters on the description of the Day of Judgement, Ar-Riqaq, and Al-Wara'. It is graded Da'if and narrated by 'Abdullah bin Mas'ud narrated that the Messenger of Allah (s.a.w) said:.
