The Holy Quran 24:28 — Surah An-Nur

Arabic text

فَإِن لَّمْ تَجِدُوا۟ فِيهَآ أَحَدًا فَلَا تَدْخُلُوهَا حَتَّىٰ يُؤْذَنَ لَكُمْ ۖ وَإِن قِيلَ لَكُمُ ٱرْجِعُوا۟ فَٱرْجِعُوا۟ ۖ هُوَ أَزْكَىٰ لَكُمْ ۚ وَٱللَّهُ بِمَا تَعْمَلُونَ عَلِيمٌ

Translation

If you do not find anyone there (if no one permits you to enter), then do not enter until you are permitted to enter (rather leave the place and return another time). (However,) If you are told to return (not to enter), then return (from where you came and do not force your way in or remain standing there). This is purer for you (because you will not be disturbing others). Allaah is Aware of what you do (and will take you to task if you disturb people).

Tafsir (excerpt) — Tafsir Usmani

Even if it is known that no one is in the house, still do not enter another person's house without the permission of its owner and the one in charge, because no one has any right to make use of another's property without permission. There is no knowing what quarrel may arise from going in without permission.

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