Not Looking In Women's Eyes

[Nope]

Several articles that I read about Jihadi John mentioned that he wouldn't look a woman in the eyes.

The Kuwaiti-born Emwazi, in his mid-20s, appears to have left little trail on social media or elsewhere online. Those who knew him say he was polite and had a penchant for wearing stylish clothes while adhering to the tenets of his Islamic faith. He had a beard and was mindful of making eye contact with women, friends said.

http://news.nationalpost.com/2015/02/26/...do-family/

Another article, that I can't find now, made it sound as if not looking a woman in the eyes was a sign of a good Muslim. Although I knew, of course, that Muslims have dress codes, I had no idea that men weren't supposed to look women in the eyes. Does anyone know the reason for this? Are Muslim men afraid that they will suddenly seduce a woman with their gaze? Are female eyes so attractive that Muslim men can't stop themselves from attacking a woman if they see her eyes?

http://www.al-islam.org/code-ethics-musl...ing-others

Therefore: Men are not permitted to look at the face and hands of women who do not observe proper hijab; for example, those women who have an amount of hair showing, have short sleeves on, or those women who have not covered their arms, wrists or hands.

10 – Rule: It is haram for a man to look at the hands of a non-Mahram woman who has a ring, bangles or bracelet on, long fingernails, nail polish applied, or who has beautified herself in any other way – whether the non-Mahram is a close relative or a non-family member. ABKG

[CapnAwesome]

What century are we living in again?

[Dystopia]

Capn, I think it's the 21st - At least in numbers

[Jackalope]

Capn, I think it's the 21st - At least in numbers

That's just crazy talk.

[TubbyTubby]

Or the 15th if you subscribe to that shit.

[popeyespappy]

What century are we living in again?

According to Islamic calendar the 15th. Which if you think about it sounds about right...

[Crossless2.0]

I always thought it was to avoid revealing through their eyes Muslim men's apparent sense of inadequacy about their peckers.

[Dystopia]

It's funny, my girlfriend has a friend who married a Muslim and she's the one who is obligated to not look men in the eyes. She also can't greet men with two kisses on the cheek (it's how we do it) but only handshakes are allowed.

[KUSA]

You are not supposed to look at a woman's face if they belong to another man. If you do he has the legal right to beat the fuck out of you. This was how it was when I was in the UAE.

[Nope]

You are not supposed to look at a woman's face if they belong to another man. If you do he has the legal right to beat the fuck out of you. This was how it was when I was in the UAE.

Wow.

I wonder if it is a way to keep men from viewing women as anything more than property