LibraryScenariosWhen couples disagree on Islamic permissibility of smart home technology
Scenario

When couples disagree on Islamic permissibility of smart home technology

My spouse and I keep arguing about whether our smart home devices are permissible since they're always listening, and I think we need to remove them all while they think I'm being extreme, but we both want to follow Islamic principles and can't agree on what that means for our daily technology use.

Laozi
Online
The coach is replying

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Two people seeking righteousness discover their interpretations of divine guidance around modern technology don't align.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Islamic ethics of technology?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.