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1. What does modesty signify in believers?

Modesty is mentioned in the Qur'an as an important at-
tribute of believers. Allah, in His verses, commands believ-
ers to be modest. It is also related in Qur'anic verses that
Allah does not love those who are haughty and boastful.
Believers are those who are aware of the fact that Allah
is the Creator and the only Lord of everything, and that it is
He Who bestows His blessings on mankind. A believer is
cognisant of his weakness before Allah, and therefore never
displays an unjust arrogance. No matter how beautiful, how
rich, how intelligent or how esteemed he may be, he does
not boast of these things, because he knows that it is Allah
Who grants them to him. For that reason his behaviour to-
wards other believers is also modest. He does not try to em-
phasise his own abilities or good features; he expects the
recompense for all he does only from Allah.
Contrary to the arrogance of unbelievers, believers be-
have with a humility, which is also reflected in their appear-
ance. The modesty of their manner is described in the
following verse:
The servants of the All-Merciful are those who walk
lightly on the earth [i.e., with dignity but without ar-
rogance] and, who, when the ignorant speak to
them, say, "Peace". (Surat al-Furqan: 63)

As a result of this attitude, Allah gives believers the glad
tidings of Paradise:
… Your God is One God so submit to Him. Give
good news to the humble-hearted. (Surat al-Hajj: 34)