Question

Is this a Hadith?

“Lower your gaze otherwise your face will be darkened”

Answer

You are probably referring to the following Hadith recorded in Al Mu’jamul Kabir of Imam Tabarani:

Sayyiduna Abu Umamah (radiyallahu ‘anhu) reported that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “You should certainly lower your gaze, protect your private part and put [yourselves] in order, lest you [be disgraced].”

(Al Mu’jamul Kabir, Hadith: 7840)

See the authenticity here

The Arabic word used in the Hadith is “لتكسفن”

In this context, it could mean “You will be disgraced/put to shame” (as is translated in the answer linked above). It could also mean “Your faces will become gloomy/dark.”

And Allah Ta’ala Knows best.

Answered by: Mawlana Suhail Motala

Approved by: Mawlana Muhammad Abasoomar

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