What you lookin’ at?

The Prophet (sallalahu alaihi wasallam) said: "..A sin is what creates restlessness in the soul and moves to and fro in the breast, even though people give you their opinion (in your favour) and continue to do so." (Musnad Ahmad and ad-Darimi) Gives a whole new perspective on actions and tortured thoughts, doesn’t it? It...

To All Peeping Toms

Disclaimer: This does not generalize all male species. However, if you still take offense, then clearly you have the tell-tale signs of our average peeping Tom. A furtive, sweeping look. It has the same effect as music. You like the opening beats- you’re going to listen till the end. You like what you see- you’re...

Lowering your Gaze- A Guide for Dummies

Everything that Islam tells us to do or not to do is for our benefit and many a times we can see the wisdom in those rulings. So is the case with this beautiful ruling, which is especially very relevant and crucial in these times when immodesty and lewdness is that common, and whose wisdom...

Polluted Eyes

By Nasser Ijaz Moghal Tensions were high. You could almost cut the tension that permeated the air with a knife. I felt like Pacman as I roamed in the narrow rows and columns formed by hundreds of tables and chairs. You could tell that this was no easy day. All those anxious and worried faces...