BENEFIT: Lowering the gaze Question: I often find myself looking at women, despite being an upright man. However, this habit persists within me. What advice do you have for me, and what means can help me overcome it? Sheikh Abu ’Ammār Yāsir Ad-Duba’ee ḥafidhahullāh Remember the words of Allāh, the Almighty (interpreted meaning): "Tell the believing men to lower their gaze..." (Qur'an 24:30). Furthermore, when the Prophet ﷺ was asked about an inadvertent glance, as recorded in Sahih Muslim, he said: "Divert your gaze." As for the narration that states: "O ’Ali, the first glance is for you, but the second is against you," our esteemed scholar, Sheikh Muqbil (may Allāh have mercy on him), deemed it weak, though some contemporary scholars have considered it sound. One must understand that looking at women who are not permissible for him—non-mahram women—constitutes a sin. Some people mistakenly believe that the term ajnabiyyah refers only to foreigners such as Russians or Americans, whereas in reality, it applies to any woman who is not from one’s mahram (close, unmarriageable relatives). Looking at such women is a sin and persisting in that leads to further transgressions and hardens the heart. Therefore, fear Allāh, the Almighty, and always remain mindful that He is watching over you. The angels record everything you say and do; [as Allāh said (interpreted meaning)] "Do they think that We do not hear their secrets and private conversations? Indeed, Our messengers (angels) are recording everything." [43:80]. #tarbiyah@masjidsahabah #فوائد_تربوية