Ask Qul - Social Interaction - non-mahram in the west

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Question : #431

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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