Is a husband permitted to check his wife's phone to ensure her good conduct, or is this considered spying, which is forbidden by Islamic law?
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A husband is permitted to inspect his wife's phone if he suspects her behavior. However, without suspicion, it is not permissible, as it is a form of forbidden espionage. Trust should prevail in marital life, for Satan strives to separate spouses.
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