Nour asked 4 years ago
Aslamu Alikum,
I have heard a lot about of lowering the gaze when it comes to men seeing non-mahram women, but they also mention that lowering the gaze applies to women as well. What does lowering the gaze consist of for women?
mehdi answered 4 years ago
أعوذ بالله من الشيطان الرجيم
بِسْمِ ٱللَّٰهِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ
As Salaamu Alaikum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakatuh,
We hope this answer reaches you in good health and Islamic spirit.
Based on your specific question and information provided.
You are referring to the Surah 24, An- Nur Verses 30-31.
It is unlawful to look at what is Haram ( Unlawful / Forbidden ).
The general Concept is the way we look, talk, our tone , gestures and our posture can’t be a source of revealing our intention to or invitation to commit Haram. ( Unlawful / Prohibited ).
The Islamic Jurisprudence informs us of the Haram, Halal and Mubah. These are basic level requirements ( do’s and don’ts ) our goal is a higher standard. You can read more on this in the Islamic books of Tafsir / Exegesis and Ethics/Morals and as per the Hadith al-Thaqalayn we have Ma’sumun (The Fourteen infallible) to look up to for guidance in our understanding of Islam and Islamic behavior.
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