What is the ruling on and punishment for one who views nude pictures?
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Allah commanded believing men and women to lower their gaze. Whoever fails to do so has disobeyed Allah's command and exposed themselves to negative consequences, including: the loss of the blessing of sight, because they did not show gratitude for it by using it in a way that pleases Allah; falling into indecency; darkness of the heart; incurring Allah's wrath; and committing other sins. These harms include punishment for those who view forbidden images, in addition to the torment of the Hereafter if Allah does not forgive them.
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