Internet and Haya

On the subject of Internet and Haya’ respected Sahibzada Amer (may Allah grant him a long and healthy life) a very senior murid of sayyidi wa sanadi said,

We focus on staying away from television, as most of the programming is un-Islamic. However, little if any attention is paid to the internet. Inappropriate use of internet is more rampant and morally destructive than TV. Even the most religious and pious families are suffering from its corrupt use. Homes are being destroyed by this misuse.

Watching pornographic material, chatting freely with opposite sex individuals (or even same sex but in a lewd way) and reading indecent stuff leads to loss of modesty (haya) in one’s character. 

Modesty (haya) is an essential ingredient for being a true Mulsim.

The beloved Prophet (may Allah’s blessing and peace be on him) said :
“Haya‘ (modesty) and Iman (faith) are two (things) that go together. If one is lifted, the other is also lifted.” [al-Hakim]

“Al-Haya’ is part of Iman.”
“Haya‘ does not produce but goodness.”
[al-Bukhari and Muslim]

“Every deen has an innate character. The character of Islam is modesty.” (Muwatta)

“Modesty is part of faith, and faith leads to heaven; while vulgarity is part of unfaith, and unfaith leads to hell.” (Al-Bukhari in Al-Adab Al-Mufrad, Ibn Majah and Al-Hakim)

Awareness regarding this issue has to be created in all Muslims.  

May Allah save us from the inappropriate use of His blessings. Amin!

Jeddah, KKNGH, MC 1, 11#8
Sourced from Ashrafiya

In today’s world, where social media has become deeply woven into our daily lives, this advice is more relevant than ever. The unchecked use of digital platforms exposes believers, especially the young, to immodesty, distraction, and spiritual harm. Protecting our eyes, hearts, and time from such influences is essential to preserving imaan and haya. By using technology responsibly and with taqwa, we can ensure that our online actions reflect the same purity and modesty Islam teaches us to uphold in every aspect of life.