SALAF ON LOWERING THE GAZE It is reported that Salman Al-Farsi – Allah be pleased with him – said: I would rather die and be resurrected, die and be resurrected, and again die and be resurrected than to see the private part of a Muslim’s body or for a Muslim to see mine. [Imam Ahmad, Al-Zuhd p192. 1st ed. 1983. Dar Al-Kutub Al-’Ilmiyah] It is reported that ‘Abdullah b, ‘Umar – Allah have mercy on him – said: Verily, part of disregarding the trust upon you is to look inside [other peoples] apartments and houses. [Ibn Abi Al-Dunya, Kitab Al-Wara’ article 71] It is reported that Anas b. Malik – Allâh be pleased with him – said: If a woman passes in front of you, lower your eyes until she has passed by. [Ibid. article 72]
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