watching non-Mahram relative if they are older than you

Question

Are we allowed to watch non Mahrams if they are older than us (especially during talking..) or if any non-Mahram is just like mother (I mean to say she used to teach us in childhood)?

Answer

"Tell the believing men that they must lower their gaze and guard their private parts, it is more decent for them. Surely Allah is all aware of what they do." (Surah Al-Noor, 24:30)

In principle, it is necessary for one to lower his gaze immediately upon looking at a non-Mahram woman. Therefore, the same ruling will apply to your female relatives even if they may be older, as they are your non-mahrams. In a situation in which you cannot avoid them even after trying then, limit your interaction with them as much as possible.

And Allah knows best.

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