Is it in the nature of man to quickly find comfort in and be drawn to a beautiful face more than others, as stated in "Rawdhatul Muhibbin" by Ibn Al-Qayyim, that Allah did not send any prophet except that he was of beautiful countenance?
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The inclination of the soul and its comfort with everything beautiful is a natural disposition, not subject to religious obligation. Ibn Al-Qayyim said: "Allah did not send any prophet except that he was of beautiful appearance, handsome face, noble lineage, and pleasant voice." However, a distinction must be made between this inclination and looking with lust. For indeed, a man looking at another man, although permissible in principle, any gaze that is accompanied by suspicion or mixed with lust is forbidden.
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