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Islam: The Importance Of Modesty In Islam

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IMPORTANCE OF MODESTY IN ISLAM “Every religion has a distinctive quality, and the distinctive quality of Islam is modesty”
It is clear from this hadith how much power modesty holds in Islam. What exactly is modesty? In literal meaning, modesty is the behavior, manner, or appearance intended to avoid impropriety or indecency. Islamically, its meaning is not much different, which is acting in a descent and respectful manner and to wear garments that show decency, stressing on decency in clothing. In Arabic, the word used for modesty is ‘haya’. The concept of modesty in Islam defines the boundaries with respect to decency that are set for every Muslim in terms of attire, speech, actions and behavior. But why does Islam stress on modesty? A part of the world believes that Muslims are forced to be modest, to cover up. This is not true. Islam preaches purity and goodness and it is for the benefit of none other than the Muslim. For example, when a woman in indecent clothes walks by a group of men, they tend to look at her from head to toe. It’s inevitable. But when a covered woman walks by, she is not looked at for more than just a glance. A scrutinizing gaze is avoided.
Islam is half of faith. There are many verses in the holy Quran that cast a light upon it.
“Do not incline towards vain talk;” (Holy Qur’an 23:03)
“Say to the believing men that they should lower their gaze and guard their modesty: that will make for greater purity for them: And Allah is well acquainted with all

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