I would like to know if it is allowed for the husband read his wife's lettersor listen to the conversation when she speaks to her female friends or her relatives.
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I would like to know if it is allowed for the husband read his wife's lettersor listen to the conversation when she speaks to her female friends or her relatives.
Answer
It is not permissible to listen to another person's private discussion.
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Mufti E Desai
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