Wisdom of The Holy Prophet — Page 66
66 WJSOOM OF THE HOLY PROPHET MODESTY Direct the believing men to restrain their looks and to guard their senses. That is purer for them. Surely, Allah is well aware of that which they do. Direct the believing women to restrain their looks and to guard their senses and not to disclose any part of their beauty or their em bellishments, save that which is apparent thereof (24. 31-32). * * * The Holy Prophet (peace be on him) said: 1. Modesty is part of Faith. 2. Each faith is characterised by some moral quality, the characteristic of Islam is modesty. 3. Modesty and faith are boon companions, when one departs the other follows suit. 4. Modesty is all virtue. 5. He who does not feel 5:hy of people does not feel shy of Allah. 6. Modesty and brevity of speech are two character istics of faith, while immodesty and garrulity are two signs of hypocrisy. 7. Cover up your thighs, for they are a part of the body which should not be exposed. 8. Do not exp0se your thighs, nor look at the thigh of a person living or dead. * * *