Surah An-Nur (24:30)
قُل لِّلْمُؤْمِنِينَ يَغُضُّوا مِنْ أَبْصَارِهِمْ وَيَحْفَظُوا فُرُوجَهُمْ ۚ ذَٰلِكَ أَزْكَىٰ لَهُمْ ۗ إِنَّ اللَّهَ خَبِيرٌ بِمَا يَصْنَعُونَ
— Surah An-Nur, Ayah 30
English Translation
"Tell the believing men to lower their gaze and guard their private parts. That is purer for them. Indeed, Allah is Acquainted with what they do."
Explanation & Connection to Overcoming Harmful Habits
This verse is the foundational command regarding lowering the gaze in Islam. Allah does not merely suggest it — He commands it, and then immediately tells us why: 'that is purer for them.' The word 'azkaa' (purer) indicates that lowering the gaze is an act of spiritual purification. In the context of pornography and harmful digital content, this verse extends beyond physical sight to what we choose to view on our screens. The phrase 'Allah is Acquainted with what they do' serves as a powerful reminder that nothing we view in private is hidden from Allah. This awareness — muraqabah — is one of the most effective tools in breaking the cycle of harmful viewing habits.
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Surah An-Nur (24:31)
"And tell the believing women to lower their gaze and guard their private parts."
Surah Al-Isra (17:32)
"And do not approach unlawful sexual intercourse. Indeed, it is ever an immorality and is evil as a way."
Surah Al-Mu'minun (23:5)
"And those who guard their private parts."
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