What is the ruling on using a silhouette of a woman revealing her adornments as a profile picture on social media?
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The ruling on looking at the image of the shadow of a unveiled woman has been previously explained: it is not forbidden unless one fears temptation. If it is highly probable that temptation will occur by looking at this shadow, then it is forbidden; otherwise, it is not. However, avoiding this altogether is preferable and closer to safety.
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