Is expiation required of one who accidentally saw a man's nakedness on the Day of Arafah?
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If the looking at something forbidden occurred unintentionally, and the questioner averted her gaze immediately, then there is no sin upon her, because a sudden glance is excused. However, if she intentionally looked, or prolonged her gaze after a sudden glance, then that is sinful and forbidden, and the prohibition becomes more severe during the state of . If the forbidden looking did not result in the emission of semen or madhy (prostatic fluid), then there is no expiation for it other than repentance.
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