I work with women at my workplace. Is it a sin to look at them?

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Is it a sin to look at women in my workplace? Is it a sin to greet women? Sometimes i dont greet them when i see them and i feel that they think i am rude. Doesnt this give them a bad impression of me? How should a muslim man conduct himself when dealing with a women at work?

Mufti Ebrahim Desai · Accepted Answer

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Mufti Ebrahim Desai
FATWA DEPT.

Nabi (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) said, 'A person does not seclude himself with a woman except that the third one is the Shaytaan.' (Targheeb part3 pg.38).

It is, therefore, extremely important for a person to exercise great precaution in getting into contact with strange women. You should avoid it under all circumstances. Rather, you should seek alternate venues or make some type of agreement with the woman so that you do not clash or come into contact with each other.

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