The story of the young man and Surah al-Nur.
The solution to lack of chastity is marriage.
Ustad Abdini shares the story behind the revelation of Surah Al-Nur:
A young man was traveling in the country when a woman passed by. In those days, the hijab was not yet complete - the head and neck were visible. The young man was captivated by her. As he passed by, his head turned to see flowing blood, but he was so engrossed in his gaze that he didn't notice.
He went to the Prophet (s), and the verse was revealed: "Tell the believers to lower their gaze. " "Tell the believing men to lower their gaze. " (Sura Elanur 24:30).
But the verse does not end there. It continues: "And carry the maidens among you and the righteous among your servants and among your servants. " "And marry the unmarried among you and the righteous among your slaves and your slaves. " (Sura Elanur 24:32).
The lesson: the solution to the problem of immodesty is not just words - it's marriage. The community must facilitate the marriage of the youth. It is not enough to say "look down" without providing the means for marriage. The verse commands the community to act.
November 12, 2026.
Practical Islam - Said Samer Hakim.