What is the ruling on searching a sister's mobile phone due to the presence of suspicious behaviors?
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It is not permissible to spy on your sister by searching her phone based solely on suspicions. However, if something truly suspicious appears from her, and the matter is not merely based on doubts, then it is permissible to search her phone to prevent evil and deter corruption.
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