The ruling on looking at women who display their adornment unintentionally in places of worship
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. A questioner says: What is the ruling on the gaze that falls upon women in places of worship, such as the Makkah Haram, who are uncovered and displaying their adornment? Is a person held accountable for this gaze when it is difficult for him to control it?
Answer:
Yes, do not extend your gaze. If your gaze falls upon them, meaning unintentionally, then lower your gaze and do not continue to look at the women in front of you. Yes.
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. A questioner says: What is the ruling on the gaze that falls upon women in places of worship, such as the Makkah Haram, who are uncovered and displaying their adornment? Is a person held accountable for this gaze when it is difficult for him to control it?
Answer:
Yes, do not extend your gaze. If your gaze falls upon them, meaning unintentionally, then lower your gaze and do not continue to look at the women in front of you. Yes.
Source
شرح إغاثة اللهفان من مصائد الشيطان لابن القيم، فصل ومن أبلغ كيد الشيطان وسخريته بالمفتونين بالصور — islamhouse.com (1:01:45)
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