What are the boundaries of a man's 'awrah (the part of the body that must be covered), and what is the ruling on looking at it?

Question:
What are the boundaries of a man's 'awrah (the part of the body that must be covered) other than in prayer? Are the thighs part of it? And what is the ruling on looking at it?

Answer:
The 'awrah (the part of the body that must be covered) is what is between the navel and the knee; this is the most correct of the scholars' opinions. The thighs are part of the 'awrah (the part of the body that must be covered); this is the most correct view. A man's 'awrah (the part of the body that must be covered) is what is between the navel and the knee; this is the correct opinion among the scholars' statements. Some people said that the thigh is not part of the 'awrah (the part of the body that must be covered), but it is recommended to cover it, and covering it becomes more emphasized, but it is not part of the 'awrah (the part of the body that must be covered). However, the weaker opinion, and the correct one, is that it is part of the 'awrah (the part of the body that must be covered). Several hadiths have come regarding this, in which the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said, "The thigh is 'awrah (the part of the body that must be covered)." This is because it leads to fitnah (trial, discord or temptation). When does it lead to fitnah (trial, discord or temptation)? Especially from those who possess beauty and a good appearance, for it tempts the one looking at it. So the point is that it is an absolute 'awrah (the part of the body that must be covered), between a covering and a piece of paper; this is the correct view. Therefore, it is obligatory to cover it when playing ball and in other situations. Yes.