Haya, which is translated as modesty, diffidence, timidity, bashfulness, shame or inhibition is actually much more than that. It is an unquestionable positive quality that stems from a strong sense of self-respect and Taqwa (consciousness/acute awareness of Allah ) . It enables one to shy away from the very idea of doing a deed that is displeasing in the sight of Allah, who is subtle, all aware whether in public or private. There are several instances from life of Prophet (PBUH) and the lives of Salaf which shows their strong sense of Haya.
The Prophet (PBUH) said ,” Every Deen(way of Life) has an innate character ,a distinct call ,and the call of Islam is ‘Haya’. For the generation that has been brought up on risqué offerings from Hollywood and Bollywood, music channels and TV soaps, suggestive advertisements and explicit content on the internet , the Islamic concept of Haya might seem like an outdated ,impossibly
archaic ideal. Increasingly, people see nothing wrong with bragging about illegitimate casual adventures, using foul languages , cracking jokes ,sharing graphic images and videos via bluetooth & email ,participating in and contributing to creating a pervasive atmosphere of permissiveness.
While we may blame the media for driving ‘Haya’ from our public and private lives, we must ask ourselves: what can we do to counter this assault and cultivate this all important value ,which is one of the branches of Imaan(faith).
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