Look is defined by Webster’s Dictionary as, “To direct one’s
eyes to see”. Gaze is defined as, “To look steadily; stare”
In one of the traditions of the Noble Messenger
(s.a.w.a.s.), it is mentioned that Allah loves His creations more than 70 times
than their mothers. Human beings should remember that all the commandments of
Allah (s.w.t.) are for their own benefits.
Allah (s.w.t.)
directs the believing men in Surah al-Nur Ayah 30, “(Muhammad), tell the
believing men to cast down their eyes and guard their carnal desires; this will
make them purer. Allah is certainly aware of what they do.”
Surah al-Gha’fir Ayah
19, “Allah knows the disloyalty of the eyes and what the hearts conceal.”
Surah al-Fussilat
Ayahs 19- 20, “There will be the day when the enemies of Allah will be made to
surge towards the fire and spurred on until (on the brink of it) their eyes,
ears, and skin will testify to their deeds.”
Surah al-Ahza’b Ayah
36, “The believing men and women must not feel free to do something in their
affairs other than that which has been decided for them by Allah and His
Messenger. One who disobeys Allah and His Messenger is in plain error.”
Surah al-Infitar
Ayahs 10-12, “But you should know that there are angelic guards watching over you and these honorable scribes know whatever you do.”
The Noble Messenger
(s.a.w.a.s.) said, “Lower your eyes and you will see wonders.”
The Gateway of
Knowledge, the Commander of the Faithful Imam Ali (a.s.) was asked what could
help in lowering one’s gaze, the Imam Ali (a.s.) said, “Submission to the Power
of Him Who is aware of your secrets. The eye is the spy of the hearts and the
messenger of the intellect.; therefore, lower your gaze from whatever is not
appropriate to your faith, from whatever your heart dislikes and from whatever
your intellect finds repugnant (offensive).”
Prophet I’sa (a.s.)
said to his disciples, “Beware of looking at forbidden things, for that is the
seed of desire and leads to deviant behavior.”
Prophet Yahya (a.s.)
said, “I would prefer death to a glance which is unnecessary.”
Our five senses not only influence our body, but they
influence our souls. That is one of the reasons why Islam directs its followers
to eat and drink halal and pure food. Similarly, the unlawful looks will affect our souls!
Sources:
The Glorious Qur’an
The Lantern of the Path by The Infallible Imam Ja’far
al-Sadiq (a.s.)
Al-Islam.org/Laws and Practices: Why do Muslims have a dress
code
Al-Islam.org/ Understanding the month of Glory Lessons in
the month of the Ramadan
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