Does the prohibition include looking and touching provocatively, even if unintentional?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
It is impermissible to touch the body or look at it with the intention of lust and pleasure. However, without such intention, there is no harm, although it should be avoided as much as possible.
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