Musnad Ishaq

Benefits:
From the aforementioned hadith, it is understood that peeking into someone’s house without permission is impermissible, and it is an extremely reprehensible act. For this reason, after knocking at the door, Islam has taught the etiquette that one should stand to the side of the door. As our master Abdullah bin Busr radi Allahu anhu narrated: When the Noble Prophet sallallahu alayhi wa sallam would come to someone’s door to seek permission to enter, he would not stand directly in front of the door, but rather would stand to the right or left side. If permission was granted, he would enter; otherwise, he would return. (Al-Adab al-Mufrad by al-Bukhari, no. 1078)

If one reflects on the above hadith, it is established that Islam provides an atmosphere of peace and security to society: if an oppressor were to gouge out someone’s eye, then retribution (qisas) would be taken from him, and his eye would be gouged out in return, or fifty camels, half the blood money (diyah), would be taken from him. But if that same eye does not act with honesty and trustworthiness, and enters someone’s house (by peeking), then its value and status are lost.

This is because a house is built precisely so that the lives, wealth, and honor of the family members remain protected within it. If someone from outside looks into the house and causes distress to the veiled women, then Islam does not guarantee the safety of his eye.