Lowering Of Gaze (Ghaz-e-Basar)
We need to stop obsessing over physical triggers and start working on mental discipline. A man shouldn’t fear seeing a woman; he should focus on purifying his thoughts and emotional state. Until we change ourselves internally, nothing around us will change. This applies equally to men and women. We must normalise respectful, healthy interactions, simple things like speaking, handshakes, helping one another, without over sexualising every moment. Teaching youth to “look away” instead of teaching respect only reinforces objectification. Why not teach them that the opposite gender is human, not temptation? Avoiding interactions, refusing handshakes, or obsessively lowering the gaze isn’t piety, it’s avoidance. It builds walls, not understanding. The real solution isn’t running away from feelings; it’s managing them. Hormonal responses are natural, but they are influenced by mindset, not just biology. Yes, attraction exists. But modesty is not achieved by clothing alone or strict physical boundaries. It’s achieved through mutual respect and mental maturity. That’s the line we should draw, not fear-based separation, but conscious self-control and dignity in how we treat others.