Question

What is the reference for the narration which states the distinguishing characteristic of Islam is modesty?

 

Answer

Rasulullah (sallallahu’alayhi wasallam) is reported to have said:

‘Indeed every religion has a special feature, and Islam’s distinct feature is modesty.’

This Hadith is reliable and is reported by several Sahabah (radiyallahu’anhum).

Among them are:

Sayyiduna ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Abbas (radiyallahu’anhuma) in Sunan Ibn Majah, (Hadith: 4182), Sayyiduna Anas (radiyallahu’anhu) in Sunan Ibn Majah, (Hadith 4181) and Musnad ‘Umar ibn ‘Abdil ‘Aziz of Imam Baghandy (rahimahullah), (Hadith: 92).

See footnotes of my Esteemed Shaykh, Al-Muhaddith Muhammad ‘Awwamah (may Allah protect him) on  Musnad ‘Umar ibn ‘Abdil ‘Aziz, (Hadith: 92) for details on the narrations of the other Sahabah (radiyallahu’anhum) and comments on its authenticity.

 

 

And Allah Ta’ala Knows best,

 

Answered by: Moulana Muhammad Abasoomar

 

Checked by: Moulana Haroon Abasoomar