I am happily married to a pious wife. My weakness is that I am strongly attracted to beautiful women (eg public, media). On seeing an attractive women I feel depressed and ungrateful. What do I do?
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I am happily married to a pious wife. My weakness is that I am strongly attracted to beautiful women (eg public, media). On seeing an attractive women I feel depressed and ungrateful. What do I do?
Answer
Attraction to women is a natural instinct in every male. However, we are commanded in the Qur'aan and the Hadith to suppress the desires and protect our gazes.
You should control your gaze. Avoid reading material that have such pictures. Avoid the television at all costs. Also, avoid going to places where you are attracted to look at them. When you control your gaze and turn away, you will feel depressed or sad but for a few moments only. On the other hand, if you allow your eyes to roam to your heart's content, your depression will be longer. The more you control your gaze, the more you will appreciate your own wife and her beauty. Get joy out of what is Halaal for you.
and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best
Mufti Muhammad Kadwa
FATWA DEPT.
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