Quranic Verses
"The Divine Wisdom on Chastity"
The Divine Wisdom on Chastity
Surah An-Nur (24:30)
قُل لِّلْمُؤْمِنِينَ يَغُضُّوا مِنْ أَبْصَارِهِمْ وَيَحْفَظُوا فُرُوجَهُمْ ۚ ذَٰلِكَ أَزْكَىٰ لَهُمْ
"Tell the believing men to lower their gaze and guard their chastity; that is purer for them."
Reflection:
Chastity begins with controlling what we look at. Lowering the gaze protects the heart from temptation and helps maintain purity of thought and action.
TRANSLATION
Surah An-Nur (24:31)
وَقُل لِّلْمُؤْمِنَاتِ يَغْضُضْنَ مِنْ أَبْصَارِهِنَّ وَيَحْفَظْنَ فُرُوجَهُنَّ
"Tell the believing women to lower their gaze and guard their chastity."
Reflection:
Islam places equal responsibility on men and women to preserve modesty and dignity. True freedom lies in self-respect and moral discipline.
TRANSLATION
Surah An-Nur (24:33)
وَلْيَسْتَعْفِفِ الَّذِينَ لَا يَجِدُونَ نِكَاحًا حَتَّىٰ يُغْنِيَهُمُ اللَّهُ مِن فَضْلِهِ
"Let those who cannot find the means to marry remain chaste until Allah enriches them from His bounty."
Reflection:
Chastity is not dependent on circumstances. Even when marriage is delayed, believers are encouraged to practice patience, self-control, and trust in Allah.