Dars 6 - Dars-e-Hadith by Mufti Zahid Hussain

This lecture details the nature of Haya (shame/modesty) as a faculty of Iman (faith), the definition of a complete Muslim, and the necessity of loving the Prophet Muhammad more than anyone else. It distinguishes between innate modesty and the modesty born of faith, and clarifies the requirements for being considered a true Muhajir (migrator) in the sight of Allah. The discourse emphasizes that true greatness lies in controlling one's tongue and actions to align with the Sunnah of the Prophet.

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Key topics & takeaways

The nature of Haya

• Haya as a faculty of Iman — the Prophet Muhammad taught that modesty is a branch of faith, and he himself possessed more of this quality than a virgin girl ▸1:28.
• The distinction between innate and faith-based Haya — while humans possess a natural, innate modesty (Ghariza Sifat), the Haya referred to in the Hadith is Haya-e-Imani, which is specific to believers and is acquired through faith ▸4:52.
• Haya as a preventative cause — scholars explain that Haya acts as a Sabab (cause or means) that prevents a person from committing wrongdoings and shameful acts ▸6:36.
• The duty to avoid shame — it is an obligation for a believer to abstain from places or actions that would cause them to be shameful or lead to people pointing fingers at them (▸6:36, ▸8:06).
• The example of Uthman Ghani — the Prophet showed special consideration for the modesty of Uthman Ghani by lowering his garment when he entered his presence, demonstrating that Haya is a virtue to be honored (▸1:28, ▸3:05).

Sin and the community

• Fasiq Mu'lin vs. Fasiq Ghayru Mu'lin — a Fasiq Mu'lin is one who sins openly and lacks shame, while a Fasiq Ghayru Mu'lin is one who sins discreetly, maintaining a level of shame for their actions ▸3:05.
• Prayer behind a sinner — it is permissible to perform Salah behind an Imam who is a Fasiq Ghayru Mu'lin, but not behind one who sins openly, as the latter lacks the Haya that is part of Iman ▸4:52.

The definition of a Muslim and a Muhajir

• The complete Muslim — a complete (Kamil) Muslim is defined as one from whose hand and tongue other Muslims are safe (▸11:00, ▸12:43).
• Scope of safety — the prohibition against harming others with one's hand includes physical violence and digital harm, such as abusive writing online, while the prohibition against the tongue includes backbiting and character assassination (▸12:43, ▸14:25).
• Inclusion of non-Muslims — the safety mentioned in the Hadith extends to Dhimmi non-Muslims, and some narrations specify that all people should be safe from a Muslim's harm ▸12:43.
• The definition of a Muhajir — a true migrator is one who abandons and leaves behind that which Allah has prohibited (▸11:00, ▸19:57).
• Immediate abandonment — the status of Muhajir is attained the moment an individual realizes an act is forbidden and immediately ceases it ▸19:57.

Love for the Prophet

• The requirement of love — no one is a true believer until the Prophet Muhammad is more beloved to them than their father, their children, and all of humanity ▸21:16.
• Hubbul Ikhtiyari vs. Ghayre Ikhtiyari — scholars distinguish between natural love (Ghayre Ikhtiyari) and the love that is a duty (Hubbul Ikhtiyari), which one must consciously cultivate as a requirement of faith (▸21:16, ▸22:47).
• Attaining complete faith — when a believer combines both natural love—fostered by studying the Prophet's faultless character and Seerah—and the duty-bound love, their Iman becomes Kamil (complete) ▸24:07.

Greatness in Islam

• The true Karama of a Wali — greatness is not found in supernatural feats like flying or walking on water, which even animals can do, but in the ability to prevent one's tongue from harming others ▸15:52.
• Imitation of the Prophet — the true Karama (miracle/honor) of a saint is that their speech and actions perfectly mirror the speech and actions of the Prophet Muhammad ▸17:14.