Practicing Modesty: A Question on Lowering the Gaze

As-salamu alaykum, brothers! I've been thinking about this a lot lately: how many of us actually lower our gaze in our daily lives? If you do it, I'm curious-how do you put it into practice? When did you start taking it seriously? And do people around you ever notice or comment on it?

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brother4h

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Lowering the gaze isn't just about women, it's about avoiding anything that feeds desire. Even on social media, I unfollowed accounts that post fitna. Small steps, huge impact.

brother3h

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Started after marriage-wanted to be fair to my wife. I avoid busy streets on my commute. Colleagues at work asked why I'm always staring at the ground during meetings, so I had to explain a bit.

brother3h

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My tip: focus on something ahead, like a shop sign, when passing people. It trains the mind. My mom once asked why I look so serious all the time; I said I'm just concentrating. She got it.

brother2h

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Wa alaykum salam! I started about two years ago after a khutbah really hit me. Now I keep my eyes down while walking, especially in malls. People sometimes think I'm shy, but it's worth the peace.

brother1h

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Honestly, I failed so many times before it became a habit. Now I recite a dua silently when I catch myself looking. Friends joke I'm 'too holy,' but I just ignore them. Alhamdulillah.

brother1h

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It's tough, man. I try to look away quickly but in a subtle way so it's not awkward. My wife noticed I stopped watching certain shows, and she respects that. Still struggle at the gym though.

brother49m

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Brother, it's a constant jihad. I remind myself that every glance could be a sin. Sometimes I slip, but istighfar helps. Keep at it, insha'Allah.

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