In Surah An-Nur, verse 31, it is stated: {And tell the believing women to lower their gaze...} What are the areas that a woman is prohibited from looking at?
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Peace be upon you.
Ayatollah Al-Sistani (may Allah protect him):
- It is forbidden for a woman to look at the body of a non-mahram man with lust or suspicion. It is also strongly recommended that she does not look at areas that are typically not covered, such as the head, hands, and feet, even if there is no lust or suspicion. However, looking at these areas without suspicion or lust is permissible, although it is also recommended to avoid it.
- Additionally, it is absolutely forbidden to attend mixed swimming pools and beaches.
- Regarding television shows, it is strongly recommended that a woman does not look at the body of a man without lust, even on TV, except for the head, hands, and feet, which are typically not covered.
Believers should exercise caution regarding everything presented on television and satellite channels, especially guardians, as they must choose what is beneficial for their children's worldly and spiritual well-being and keep them away from anything that corrupts their pure nature or morals. There is no power and no strength except with Allah.
Source: Minhaj Al-Salihin - Vol. 3 - On the Rules of Viewing, Touching, and Covering - M15 + Official website: 1, 2, 3.
Ayatollah Al-Khamenei (may Allah protect him):
- It is not permissible for a woman to look at the body of non-mahram men, except for the areas that are commonly uncovered, such as the head, face, neck, and hands, provided that it is not done with lust or suspicion.
- As for attending swimming places where looking at areas that she is not allowed to see is inevitable, it leads to sin and often results in corruption, as indicated in the question, it is forbidden.
- Regarding television shows and others, a woman may look at the image of a man in non-direct broadcasts (like movies) if it is not with the intention of lust or suspicion. However, if the image of the man is shown in a direct broadcast (like football matches), it is strongly recommended that a woman does not look at any part of his body that is not commonly uncovered. It is also not permissible to watch films and series that promote corrupt ideas, especially if there is a fear of being influenced or corrupted.
May you be successful in all good.