There is another tradition, “A look is an arrow of satan.” This, of course, refers to a look of lust. Or, “Everything has its adulterous form and the adultery of the eyes is to look,” referring to a look of lust and one which holds the fear of deviating. SOURCE: ISLAMIC MODEST DRESS | AYATOLLAH…
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The first look is yours but the second is to your loss…
The Holy Prophet (S) said, “The first look is yours but the second is to your loss.” Is this giving a ruling or taking a position? Some have said this is giving a ruling. They say the Holy Prophet (S) said that one may look once at a woman but a second look is forbidden….
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The modest dress did not exist among…
The modest dress did not exist among the pre-Islamic Arabs. Islam brought the covering of the head, neck, and chest, etc. and the forbidding of looking with lust. But a part of that which Islam brought existed in non-Arab areas. It was a very strong influence in Iran, in particular, among the Jews and people…
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Another issue is shaking hands (with a Non-Mahram)…
Another issue is shaking hands (with a Non-Mahram). Of course, all of these issues arise only when there is no lust or fear of deviation present; otherwise they are clearly not permitted. Again, the traditions and religious edicts confirm one another in this matter. The Imam was asked if it is permitted to shake hands…
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Hearing the voice of a non-mahram woman…
Hearing the voice of a non-mahram woman. Is this forbidden or not? This is clear from the edicts that it is not forbidden as long as it is not for lust or in fear of deviating. But it is forbidden for a woman to make her voice very pleasant and attractive so as to cause…
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