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A summary of the concepts held by the Ahl al-Sunnah.

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Blameworthy truthfulness and praiseworthy lying.

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We have previously discussed truthfulness and its concepts within the framework of noble character.

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Here, we mention a form of truthfulness that is blameworthy and not legislated.

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Such as speaking about people’s honor, even if one is telling the truth.

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That is backbiting (ghibah).

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Likewise, spreading gossip among people.

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Even if one is truthful in what they say.

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For that leads to the corruption of relationships between people.

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As for lying, although its fundamental ruling is that it is blameworthy and impermissible,

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there are instances where it is permissible or recommended.

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Indeed, it may sometimes be obligatory.

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Among these is the hadith of Umm Kulthum bint 'Uqbah, who said:

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The Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, granted a concession

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regarding lying in three cases:

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in war, in reconciling between people,

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and a man’s speech to his wife.

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In another narration, it is the speech of a man to his wife,

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and the speech of a woman to her husband.

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It was recorded by Abu Dawud and Ahmad,

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and authenticated by al-Albani.

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Included in this is lying to an oppressive tyrant

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who intends to kill, abuse, or harm a Muslim.

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In such a case, lying becomes obligatory

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to protect the life, honor, and wealth of the Muslim.

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Likewise, uttering a word of disbelief falsely

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while the heart remains at peace with faith under duress.

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Lying in all these situations is permitted,

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and there is no blame upon the one who resorts to it.

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In fact, one is rewarded when it is obligatory, as we have explained,

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because of the benefit it secures.

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Had one been truthful in those situations,

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they would have incurred the sin of causing the resulting harm.

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A summary of the concepts held by the Ahl al-Sunnah.