Are looking at what is forbidden, desiring unlawful sexual intercourse, and women displaying their full adornment innate matters or a violation of nature?
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The forbidden desires, whether through looking, touching, or actions such as adultery or ostentatious display (tabarruj), contradict one’s innate nature (fitra). This is based on what the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, narrated from his Lord: "I created My servants upright (hunafa'), but the devils led them astray." Thus, it is the devils who entice a person and make forbidden desires appealing to him, whereas lawful desires are in harmony with one's innate nature.
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