Ruling on Watching Uncovered Women on Video
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A message was received for the program from Riyadh, sent by our brother (Muhammad . N. Sh). Our brother is asking a set of questions, among which is a question that says: What is the ruling on watching women on video?
Answer: The danger of video is great, and it is not permissible to watch naked women, semi-naked women, or uncovered women on it. Rather, it is obligatory to lower the gaze from that and not look at them; because this is a trial, and one of the causes of the corruption of hearts and their deviation from guidance. So it is not permissible for a believer to watch covered women, naked women, or semi-naked women, or uncovered women, on video, or on television, or otherwise. Rather, it is obligatory for him to lower his gaze and turn away from looking at them; due to the saying of Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He) : [An-Nur:30]. And in the hadith, the Chosen One (peace and blessings be upon him) said: Al-Mustadrak lil-Hakim 42:34 So looking has a great danger, and one should be cautious. Yes.
Answer: The danger of video is great, and it is not permissible to watch naked women, semi-naked women, or uncovered women on it. Rather, it is obligatory to lower the gaze from that and not look at them; because this is a trial, and one of the causes of the corruption of hearts and their deviation from guidance. So it is not permissible for a believer to watch covered women, naked women, or semi-naked women, or uncovered women, on video, or on television, or otherwise. Rather, it is obligatory for him to lower his gaze and turn away from looking at them; due to the saying of Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He) :
Tell the believing men to reduce [some] of their vision and guard their private parts. That is purer for them. Indeed, Allah is Acquainted with what they do.
قُلْ لِلْمُؤْمِنِينَ يَغُضُّوا مِنْ أَبْصَارِهِمْ وَيَحْفَظُوا فُرُوجَهُمْ ذَلِكَ أَزْكَى لَهُمْ إِنَّ اللَّهَ خَبِيرٌ بِمَا يَصْنَعُونَThe gaze is an arrow from the arrows of Iblis
النظر سهم من سهام إبليس
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