The Criterion for a Woman Looking at a Man
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Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. In our society, it is widespread for women to look at men in the street, on television, and elsewhere. It is said that it is permissible for a woman to look at a man if there is no fitnah (trial, discord or temptation). What is the criterion in this matter?
Answer:
Yes, if she looks at him with admiration and it is a look of fitnah (trial, discord or temptation), it is not permissible. But if she looks at him with a passing glance without intent, there is nothing wrong with it.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. In our society, it is widespread for women to look at men in the street, on television, and elsewhere. It is said that it is permissible for a woman to look at a man if there is no fitnah (trial, discord or temptation). What is the criterion in this matter?
Answer:
Yes, if she looks at him with admiration and it is a look of fitnah (trial, discord or temptation), it is not permissible. But if she looks at him with a passing glance without intent, there is nothing wrong with it.
Source
إغاثة اللهفان من مصائد الشيطان 07-01-1435هـ — af.org.sa (48:32)
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