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'Two sounds are cursed in this world as well as in the Hereafter: the sound of the flute played [in celebration] for a bounty, and the twang [of string instruments played] during a calamity.'

Prophet Muhammad al-Mustafa [sawa]

Kanz al-'Ummal, no. 40661

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Question : #431

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Subject:	non-mahram in the west
Question:	These days women go out on public streets while some parts of their body that should be covered are exposed. Is it permissible to look at them without lust and sexual pleasure?
Answer:	Yes, this is permissible if they do not desist from exposing themselves if asked to do so.

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