the disbelievers, so do not wear them.’ I asked, ‘Shall I wash them?’ He replied, ‘Burn them.’”

For this reason, discerning scholars disapproved of deep, saturated red, just as a prohibition was reported concerning red saddlecloths. ʿUmar ibn al-Khattāb said, “Leave these banners to women.” We have discussed this issue at length in its proper place.

Allah Most High also said:

“Tell the believing men to lower their gaze and guard their chastity,”

up to His words:

“And turn to Allah in repentance, all of you, O believers.”
[Surah al-Nūr 30–31]

In an authentic hadith narrated by Abū Hurayrah, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:

“The eyes commit adultery, and their adultery is looking.”

It is also reported in the Sahīh that Jarīr ibn ʿAbdullāh said: “I asked the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) about an unexpected glance, and he said, ‘Turn your gaze away.’”