Sayyiduna Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates that the Noble Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: Whoever peeps into people's houses without their permission, they are permitted to gouge out his eye.
Hadith Referenceالفتح الربانی / كتاب السلام والاستئذان وآداب أخرى / 8291
Hadith Gradingمحدثین:صحیح
Hadith Takhrij«أخرجه مسلم: 2158، (انظر مسند أحمد ترقيم الرسالة: 7616 ترقیم بيت الأفكار الدولية: 7605»
Brief Explanation
Benefits: … In the Qur’an and Hadith, great emphasis has been placed on seeking permission before entering someone’s house; even entering the house of one’s own parents without seeking permission is prohibited.