Was looking at non-mahram women permissible for the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him)?

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Question:
The commentator says: that it was not forbidden for him (peace and blessings be upon him) to look at believing non-mahram women, unlike others?

Answer:
No, there is no evidence for this. It is said that this was before the hijab, and that is the best interpretation of it.
(Lectures on the Explanation of Bulugh al-Maram, Book of Marriage)

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