The Blessing of Sight and the Virtue of Guarding One's Gaze

Sheikh Yasir al-Dawsari delivered a sermon focusing on the immense blessing of sight, quoting the Quranic verse, "Have We not made for him two eyes?" He highlighted the great reward of Paradise promised by the Prophet (ﷺ) for those who lose their sight and remain patient. The Sheikh emphasized that true gratitude for this blessing entails using it only in ways that please Allah and guarding one's gaze from forbidden sights. He cited the divine commands from Surah an-Nur directing both believing men and believing women to lower their gazes. In an era dominated by screens and social media, he noted that guarding one's gaze is one of the most vital expressions of piety, safeguarding the heart and preserving one's faith.