Is a woman looking at unrelated men absolutely forbidden, or is it forbidden only when there is a fear of fitnah (trial, discord or temptation)?
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Question:
Is it forbidden for a woman to look at men absolutely, or is the prohibition of looking upon her only when she fears fitnah (trial, discord or temptation)?
Answer:
Looking with desire is not permissible; it is not permissible for her to look at a man with a look of desire. However, if she looks at him without desire, there is no harm in that, because looking without desire does not involve fitnah (trial, discord or temptation). Yes.
Is it forbidden for a woman to look at men absolutely, or is the prohibition of looking upon her only when she fears fitnah (trial, discord or temptation)?
Answer:
Looking with desire is not permissible; it is not permissible for her to look at a man with a look of desire. However, if she looks at him without desire, there is no harm in that, because looking without desire does not involve fitnah (trial, discord or temptation). Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، هل نظر المرأة إلى الرجال الأجانب محرم مطلقاً أم عند خوف الفتنة؟ للشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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