Question:

Is it correct that, if a person looks at a non-mahram woman without desire, then it is not counted as zina of the eyes?

Answer:

When a person looks at a non-mahram without a need, then what is the impetus other than desire? How will a person know that his glance will be without desire? This is simply the tricks of the nafs (low-self).

(The Martyr, Hazrat Mufti Maulana) Yusuf Ludhyanwi (May Allah have mercy on him)
Aap ke Masaail aur unkaa hall Vol.8 Pg.84