1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:04,000 The Forty Hadiths of al-Nawawi 2 00:00:04,000 --> 00:00:13,410 On the authority of Abu Mas'ud 'Uqbah ibn 'Amr al-Ansari al-Badri, may Allah be pleased with him, who said: 3 00:00:13,410 --> 00:00:17,410 The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said: 4 00:00:17,410 --> 00:00:22,539 "Among the words of the early prophecy that have reached the people is this: 5 00:00:22,539 --> 00:00:26,539 'If you feel no shame, then do as you wish.'" 6 00:00:26,539 --> 00:00:31,780 It was recorded by al-Bukhari. 7 00:00:31,780 --> 00:00:36,780 This hadith clarifies that modesty is a noble trait among the characteristics of the prophets. 8 00:00:36,780 --> 00:00:40,780 It serves as a standard that regulates human behavior. 9 00:00:40,780 --> 00:00:46,780 For modesty prevents a person from falling into sins and shameful deeds. 10 00:00:46,780 --> 00:00:53,840 The meaning of the hadith is that whoever loses their sense of modesty has nothing left to deter them from evil. 11 00:00:53,840 --> 00:00:57,869 Consequently, they fall into sins without fear or shame. 12 00:00:57,869 --> 00:01:01,869 Indeed, modesty is a sign of a living heart and the perfection of faith. 13 00:01:01,869 --> 00:01:06,870 It compels the Muslim to perform good deeds and abandon what is reprehensible. 14 00:01:06,870 --> 00:01:12,870 Because whoever feels shame before Allah monitors their actions and rectifies their conduct.