Matin Research Journal

Matin Research Journal

Obligation of Covering of Genitals From Others

Document Type : Original Article

Author
Imam Khomeini Institute of Publishing and Publication of Imam Khomeini Works and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Imam Khomeini Research Center and Islamic Revolution.
Abstract
 
The present article is an attempt to study the obligation of covering of genitals from aliens and unlawfulness of casting look at other’s genitals. The main thrust of this paper is to find out the viewpoint of Sharia about casting look at the genital organs of others. The topic falls under the category of norms of bathing.
 
In the first part reference is made to the traditions that consider looking at the genitals of aliens unlawful although it is said that one cannot infer the unlawfulness of looking at the genitals of others that covering of genitals is obligatory.
 
In the second part the author discusses the reasons for lawfulness of the physician’s look at the genitals of others. The present article is the third part of a larger article discussing family planning and birth control.
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