Credit to Mohammed Hassim who emailed me this piece: Narrated by Abu Huraira (ra): The Prophet[pbuh] said, "Faith (Belief) consists of more than sixty branches (i.e. parts). And Haya[modesty] is a part of faith." (Bukhari) Walk into the toy store, and you'll find "baby" dolls dressed in clothing reminiscent of prostitutes' outfits. Walk into the clothing store, and prepubescent girls are already being introduced to tank tops, mini skirts, and items of clothing that were once reserved for mature … [Read more...]
No Haya, No Life
July 4, 2008 By
By Khalid Baig Imam Shu'bah ibn Hajjaj was riding his horse when Abdullah intercepted him. Abdullah was a known street urchin. Not only he was given to a life of sin, he was also unabashed about it. Imam Shu'bah knew that trouble was ahead when Abdullah stopped him. Shu'bah (d. 100 A.H) is known as the "Amirul Momineen fil hadith." He is one of the foremost scholars of the science of Hadith Criticism. Abdullah knew his stature as a great hadith scholar, but he was bent on having some fun. "Shu'bah! … [Read more...]
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