Understanding Haya in Islam

Which of these are the meaning of the word "Haya" in Islam?

• Bashfulness

• Modesty

• Embarassment

• Taqwa

How is "Haya" defined by a jurist?

• A character which stops you from doing immoral and shameful things in private and in public

• A character that encourages public shame

• An earnest desire to do what is right and modest

• A feeling of righteousness over others

What should"Haya" prevent a person from doing?

• Engaging in immoral and shameful things in private and public

• Being generous and kind

• Pursuing knowledge and wisdom

• Expressing joy and happiness

What is the root word of "Haya" and what does it mean?

• حي/حيي, Means Alive

• موت/موتي, Means Dead

• فرح/فرحي, Means Joyful

• غضب/غضبي, Means Angry

According to a hadith of our Prophet (S.A.W), what is haya considered a branch of?

• Knowledge

• Wealth

• Faith

• Power

According to a hadith, someone who has no haya ...?

• .. has no imaan

• ..has no Taqwa

• has no piety

• has no knowledge

Is there a difference between Haya and confidence?

• No, they are the same.

• Yes, they are different concepts.

• They are similar but not identical.

• Haya is a type of confidence.

What is the primary reasons why Haya is important?

• It increases rewards

• It keeps one away from sins

• It helps with khushoo in Salah

• It is required for fasting

According to the Prophet (S.A.W), which of the following are true?

• Haya brings nothing but goodness

• When haya is gone, Faith is gone too

• Haya can lower ones confidence

What did Allah's Messenger say is the most virtuous branch of faith?

• There is no god but Allah

• Removing something harmful from the road

• Haya is a branch of faith