Lowering the gaze (ghadd al-basr) means restraining one's gaze and not allowing it to wander or dwell upon anything forbidden. It refers to refraining from looking at private parts ('awrahs), uncovered parts of non-mahram women, and into people's homes without permission. It also means not admiring others' wealth and possessions in a distracting way. Lowering the gaze has many benefits, including obeying Allah, protecting one's faith, gaining insight, and strengthening one's heart. It blocks the devil's means of entering one's heart and distracting one from remembering Allah.