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Is it permissible to spy on a son's wife who leaves the house frequently, by sending a trusted person to find out her destination, knowing that she prays and fasts, and that the husband is acting strangely, which is said to be due to sorcery?

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The default is to assume the best of a Muslim, as the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said: "Beware of suspicion, for suspicion is the falsest of speech," and Allah Almighty said: "O you who have believed, avoid much [negative] assumption. Indeed, some assumption is sin. And do not spy."

However, if there is a strong suspicion of an apparent sin, then it is permissible to spy to prevent it, as stated in Tuhfat al-Muhtaj fi Sharh al-Minhaj and Al-Ahkam al-Sultaniyyah by Al-Mawardi.

The husband must protect his wife and keep her away from doubtful situations, otherwise he falls into the legally reprehensible act of dayyoothah (cuckoldry/lack of protective jealousy).

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