Mind Your Own Business
Salaam
I’ve always been BIG on privacy….I don’t like telling people about stuff that I consider private and I don’t like people asking me either….if I offer information then that’s different.
I’m not a totally closed person …as some are. If someone is close to me then they pretty much know almost everything about me.
My parents aren’t snoopy people…they’ve never been down my wardrobe/drawers or mobile….and on the rare occasions when they’ve accidentally opened a letter of mine…(even if it’s just a bank statement) I’ve always kicked up a fuss….but overall my parents respect my privacy…dad always knocks before he enters my bedroom.
…I think thats because I’ve always told my parents about practically everything anyway… they’ve never had a reason to suspect me or invade my privacy.
However, I’am extremely conscious of my double standards….I’ve very close to my younger sister and have always felt it’s my “right” to double check where she’s going and go down her phone regularly…but I don’t do that behind her back.
And if I was a parent….I have a feeling that I’d be very snoopy mother. That’s cos I know how much crap goes on out there…
Yep I can be hypocritical…and I think it was Prophet Isa (AS) who said “treat others how you would like to be treated”.
Slightly of the topic…it is said the sign of the one with perfect taqwa is that he can have all his private thoughts on display for everyone and he won’t feel embarrassed by them.
So…how important is privacy to you?
Personally, I think privacy is a big issue here whilst for some reason it’s a non issue back home…
Is it correct to say, that only those people who have something to hide would be big on privacy?
I used to have a Nokia 8310 and it could record your conversation without the other person knowing…I never used that option on anyone. Apparently it’s illegal anyway…
What does Islam say about privacy? Do parents have a “right” to go down their children’s things..? Or can they only do that if they have a reason to suspect them?
Please discuss…
Wasalaam
Mind Your Own Business
Mind Your Own Business
[quote="Admin"]
I am not generally nosey, but that orange 'new posts' icon that appears outside the boad to show there are posts is mighty enticing.
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i dont blame u for being nosy
all the secret posts in that section are all about u anyway :twisted:
[quote="Admin"]
So after this confused post... how hard do you find respecting others privacy?[/quote]
I find it pretty easy.
Mainly cos, I know that I'd hate the idea of someone snooping down my stuff or trying to find out stuff about me...therfore, I like to do to others what I expect them to do to me...(if that makes sense).
Privacy is a touchy subject for me...I sometimes get nosey aunties asking so many questions about me to mum. I often throw a fit when I find out...cos what I'm doing and what I'm NOT doing is no ones buisness.
Since, I value my own privacy...I value other people's too.