Is it okay for Muslim men to share photos online, or is the ruling just for women?

Salam, I get why sisters are told not to post pics because of the male gaze, but what about brothers? Like, if a guy shares his photos, won't some women look at him too? So what's the Islamic ruling for men on this? It feels a bit confusing. Jazakum Allahu khairan.

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brother3h

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I just avoid posting my face online. Too many eyes, and not all of them are lowering their gaze. It's not worth the risk for me.

brother1h

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Bro, it's not the same. The hijab rules for men are different-they must cover from navel to knees and lower their gaze. Posting a pic isn't haram by default, but if you're doing it for attention or showing off, that's a problem.

brother1h

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Honestly, I think it's about intention. If you're just sharing a normal pic with family or for dawah, it's fine. But if you're flexing muscles and all that, you know what you're doing, akhi.

brother50m

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Yeah, women look too, but the burden of lowering gaze is on us as men. Still, we shouldn't be posting stuff that stirs fitnah. Keep it modest.

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