Modesty (hayaa) before Allah
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Etiquette with Allah
Modesty (hayaa) before Allah
The Prophet (SAW) said: "Be shy before Allah as is due," explaining that it includes guarding the head, the stomach, and remembering death and decay.
Reference: Sunan al-Tirmidhi, on the authority of Abdullah ibn Mas'ud (RA)
Explanation
This hadith extends hayaa beyond social shyness into mindfulness of how one uses their body, thoughts, and time.