Holiness Against Immodesty
Question
It is known that it is forbidden to recite sacred texts opposite a woman's exposed area. What is the ruling if you look down and do not look directly, and there are immodestly dressed women in front of you? Does this help? If not, what should be done?
Answer
Hello,
When possible, one should turn the entire body, not just close the eyes. However, in situations where this is not possible, such as on the road, it is permissible to close one's eyes.
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Answers questions at Rav Amram Fried's Beit Horaah
Smicha "Yoreh-Yoreh" (2012), Rav Amram Fried's Beit Horaah
Orach Chaim, Yoreh Deah
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Source
Mishna Berura, Siman 75, Se'if Katan 1
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