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Am I sinful for the described situation in which I felt an urge to look, or looked then averted my gaze from a spot on the ground that reminded me of female genitalia after studying gynecology? And am I generally sinful for what I mentioned of obsessive thoughts related to lowering the gaze and music, and my feeling of guilt despite not committing the sin?

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The questioner is warned against indulging in whispers (waswas) because they are from the snares of Satan and corrupt one's religion and worldly life. They must be completely and utterly ignored. It is explained that Allah has overlooked for the Muslim what his soul whispers to him, as long as he does not act upon it or speak of it. A sudden glance is forgiven if the Muslim immediately averts his gaze. His feeling of sinfulness for looking at a specific spot is from the reprehensible whispers that no sensible person should open the door to for himself.

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