{"_id":"6732076ddf1c6550cff36818","title":"{\"ops\":[{\"attributes\":{\"color\":\"#000000\",\"background\":\"transparent\"},\"insert\":\"Is looking at a non-mahram woman without desire permissible?\"},{\"insert\":\"\\n\"}]}","question":"{\"ops\":[{\"attributes\":{\"background\":\"transparent\",\"color\":\"#000000\"},\"insert\":\"I know that for a man, looking at women with desire (شهوة) is haram and a sin no doubt. Is there a difference of opinion for a man looking at a non-mahram woman without desire?\"},{\"insert\":\"\\n\\n\"},{\"attributes\":{\"background\":\"transparent\",\"color\":\"#000000\"},\"insert\":\"I wanted to know its implications, especially when living in a land where we need to interact with women who do not cover themselves or even when consuming any sort of media (like movies and shows) for leisure. What are the scholarly opinions on this matter?\"},{\"insert\":\"\\n\"}]}","answer":"{\"ops\":[{\"attributes\":{\"color\":\"#000000\",\"background\":\"transparent\"},\"insert\":\"One of the core objectives of the Sacred Law is to safeguard the family institution. Consequently, marriage stands as the sole permissible means for two individuals to partake in intimate relations. In upholding this principle, Sharia prohibits fornication and any behavior that may pave the way toward it. Among these actions is looking at the opposite gender with sexual desire. \"},{\"insert\":\"\\n\\n\"},{\"attributes\":{\"color\":\"#000000\",\"background\":\"transparent\",\"bold\":true},\"insert\":\"Allah ﷻ says, \\\"Nor draw even near fornication.\\\" [17:32]\"},{\"insert\":\"\\n\\n\"},{\"attributes\":{\"color\":\"#000000\",\"background\":\"transparent\"},\"insert\":\"The sacred law prohibits both men and women from gazing at the opposite gender's awrah with desire. The awrah is the part of the body that must be covered in public. For men, it's the area between the navel and the knee and for women, it's the entire body except face, hands, and feet according to some. Imam Abu Yusuf also included the forearms in specific situations, like when performing tasks that necessitate it such as cleaning and cooking.\"},{\"insert\":\"\\n\\n\"},{\"attributes\":{\"color\":\"#000000\",\"background\":\"transparent\"},\"insert\":\"In the absence of desire, many scholars permit looking at what isn't considered awrah, while others still deem it impermissible unless there's a need, like business transactions, educational purposes, or marriage proposals. \"},{\"insert\":\"\\n\\n\"}]}","tags":[{"_id":"668d9ff10b76658b4c2329d2","tag":"Relationships: Opposite Gender","count":80}],"createdOn":"2024-11-11T13:32:29.355Z"}