Hijab — Page 24
24 Thus, chastity is everlasting and whoever possesses this characteristic will always be recognized for this character trait. And any finger raised towards him will be to point out his piety. The Promised Messiah as says: “Say to the believing men to guard their eyes from looking at unlawful women and avoid gazing at women who can incite lustful thoughts” (this includes women who are not in Purda (veil). It does not mean that it is permissible to look at unveiled women; one should avoid looking at them as well). “ On such occasions, assume the practice of keeping eyes half-closed and safeguard your private parts in whatever way you can. Similarly, safeguard the ears from listening to the songs and melodious voices of unfamiliar and unlawful women, and refrain from listening to the stories of their beauty. This is an excellent technique for the chastity of the eyes and heart. ”(Report Jalsa Azam Mazahib, p 100 – reference from Tafsir Hazrat Masīh Mau‘ūd as Vol 3, p 440) Nowadays, the situation has deteriorated from songs to obscene movies. Both men and women need to be equally vigilant in this regard, both must be careful. Video cassettes, or CDs containing obscene and indecent movies or dramas are freely available in shops. The Jamā‘at and the auxiliary organizations should keep an eye on this trend and advise adults and children of their disastrous consequences because eventually these activities lead to evil ways. The Promised Messiah as says: “In these verses God Almighty has not only set forth excellent teaching for acquiring the quality of chastity but has furnished man with five remedies against unchastity. These are: to restrain one’s eyes from gazing on those who are outside the prohibited degrees; to restrain one’s ears from listening to their voices and to descriptions of their good looks; to avoid occasions which might furnish incitement towards this vice; and to control oneself during the period of celibacy through fasting, dieting etc.