Can a Muslim view a female unclothed?

· 27 Jumada I 1421 AH1 min readFatwa 116English
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Can a Muslim view a female unclothed?

Answer

It is not permissible for a male to see the entire body of a strange female (Ghayr Mahram with whom marriage is permissible).

The above ruling excludes a wife as it is permissible for the husband to look at his wife being uncovered. However, that too should be avoided as it is against morality and shame.

And Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai

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