Looking At Fictional Cartoon Characters Of Opposite Gender With Lust
Inappropriate gazing remains impermissible, whether directed at a living human being or at a depiction of one. While it may be argued that the absence of a real human factor lessens the severity to some degree, the underlying reason for prohibiting indecent gazes toward the opposite gender still applies here—namely, the potential incitement to zina. Therefore, such behavior should also be regarded as prohibited. Its violation would be considered a minor sin.