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20 the command of ‘restraining the eyes’ (Al-Nur, 24: 31) by keeping their gaze lowered and avoiding the causes of evil” (Malfuzāt Vol 1, p 533, Published from Rabwah) (Friday Sermon, delivered January 30, 2004 at Baitul Futuh, London, Al-Fazl International April 9, 2004) While speaking about the Conditions of Baī‘at in one of his Friday sermons, Huzoor Anwar atba mentioned about abstaining from moral vices with reference to the second Condition of Baī‘at. In light of pure divine guidance of the Promised Messiah as , he said, “Many points are included in the second Condition of Baī‘at. (The Promised Messiah as has said) ‘do not go near adultery, avoid all such occasions that can even arouse such a thought in the heart. Do not tread the paths that harbour the risk of committing this sin. An adulterer takes evil to its limits. ” (The television programs being broadcast on some channels or streamed over the Internet these days are nudging towards these vices. Adultery can be of the eyes and It should also be avoided. Any such thing or activity that leads to evil is advised to be avoided). “The way of adultery is an evil way as it obstructs one’s progress towards the goal and is extremely harmful to the achievement of the purpose of life. ” (The Philosophy of the Teachings of Islam, p. 45) What should be your ultimate aim? Seeking the pleasure of Allah is the ultimate destination and adultery is a hurdle in the path of achieving it. One of the points mentioned in the second Condition of Baī‘at is the trespasses of the eye about which the Promised Messiah as stated, “The Holy Qurān guides appropriately keeping in view the natural desires and weaknesses of man and it has adopted an excellent course in this regard. It states that you direct the believing men to restrain their gaze and to guard their Furūj. That is the practice through which they will attain purification (Surah Al-Nur, 24:31).