The Qur’an regards derision and mockery of the Muslims as a habit, a regular custom... indeed a characteristic of the unbelievers. The final reality though is that those who ridicule the believers will clearly see the error of what they did; they will regret in the Hereafter, and will there curse and denounce themselves.

Hayaa, Modesty, extends from the concealment of the human body under the modest covering of dignified graceful apparel, through to the ultimate concealment of the inner reality under the ultimate of modest coverings which is servitude. Hayaa' is the slave's shame before Allaah, knowing that Allaah sees him, inwardly and outwardly, always. Constant awareness of this shame is one of the means by which the slave can hold tightly to the reins of servitude and the spiritual excellence in engenders. 

'Hayaa’ is a word which describes both shyness and a deeper modesty that is based on ‘iimaan (faith). Hayaa’ therefore influences a Muslim’s conduct before Allaah, before others and even when one is alone. Hayaa’ makes a person more careful, self-aware, and self-controlled and ultimately results in paying Allaah & His creation the respect that is their due. It is no coincidence that the words ‘Hayaa’ (modesty) and ‘hayaat’ (life) come from the same Arabic root. This signifies that modesty is a sign of a truly ‘living’ heart, and that a heart's vibrancy depends on its owner's belief & knowledge of Allaah.

The story of Nabi Yusuf [a] teaches us the moral that however weak be the numerical or political position of Muslims in a country — they may even be in the minority of one and isolated completely from the rest of the people, religiously as well as racially — If they are true in their faith and righteous in their habits and are also ready to render whatever service they can to their fellow-citizens, they are bound to carve out a position of honour and trust for themselves and win the respect and admiration of its inhabitants for their religion.