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If a man finds a woman attractive, is it the devil who makes the woman look attractive or does Allah say which woman a man finds attractive?

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If a man finds a woman attractive, is it the devil who makes the woman look attractive or does Allah say which woman a man finds attractive?

Answer

Among things which Allah has beautified and made attractive, one is women. (Surah Aali Imraan)

Therefore, Allah Ta'ala tests man by ordering him to lower his gaze before strange men.

And Allah Taãla Knows Best.

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Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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