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« avoid any look that lacks a sense of honour. It is related from ʿUbāda b. Ṣāmit that the Prophet  said, ‘If you can safeguard six things, I will guarantee for you entry into Paradise: be truthful when you speak; fulfil whatever you promise; carry out what has been entrusted to you [to do]; keep your chastity; lower your gaze; and refrain from doing harm to anyone.’3 It is reported that Ibn ʿUmar  was asked, ‘Did the Messenger of God ever look around during the prayer?’ He answered, ‘Not even outside the prayer [did he look around].’ His words: [24:31] …And rally to God in repentance, O believers… »