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Sunan Ibn Majah #3919

Zuhd
Hasan

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

حَدَّثَنَا إِسْمَاعِيلُ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ الرَّقِّيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا عِيسَى بْنُ يُونُسَ، عَنْ مُعَاوِيَةَ بْنِ يَحْيَى، عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ، عَنْ أَنَسٍ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ ‏ "‏ إِنَّ لِكُلِّ دِينٍ خُلُقًا وَخُلُقُ الإِسْلاَمِ الْحَيَاءُ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
“Every religion has its distinct characteristic, and the distinct characteristic of Islam is modesty.”
Narrated by It was narrated from Anas that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:

Context

The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) states that modesty is the defining characteristic of Islam. This highlights the importance of haya (modesty) as a fundamental value that shapes the behavior and identity of Muslims, influencing their interactions with others.

Modern Application

In today's society, this hadith serves as a reminder of the importance of modesty in our actions and interactions. Upholding this value can foster respect and dignity in personal relationships and public conduct.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Conduct and Modesty (Haya) because it underscores the significance of modesty as a core principle of Islamic identity.

Prophetic ConductModesty (Haya)

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About Sunan Ibn Majah

This hadith is #3919 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of Zuhd. It is graded Hasan and narrated by It was narrated from Anas that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:.

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