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What is the ruling on looking at women during the month of Ramadan?

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Looking at women is Islamically forbidden, because Allah commanded lowering the gaze and warned those who disobey His command. Looking at non-mahram women does not invalidate the fast nor necessitate expiation, but a Muslim must lower his gaze and repent to Allah for having done so.

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