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Fi_Sabilillah
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Praise be to Allaah.
The basic principle concerning telling lies is that it is one of the signs of the hypocrites, because the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said:
“The signs of the hypocrite are three: when he speaks, he lies, when he makes a promise he breaks it, and when he is entrusted with something he breaks that trust.” Narrated by al-Bukhaari, 32; Muslim, 89.
But there are some instances in which Islam permits lying, if that serves a greater purpose or wards off a greater harm:
These cases include the following:
1- When a person is intermediating in order to bring about reconciliation between two disputing parties.
2- When a man speaks to his wife, or a wife to her husband, concerning matters that will increase the love between them.
3- War.
It was narrated from Umm Kulthoom bint ‘Uqbah that she heard the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) say:
“He is not a liar who brings about reconciliation among people, conveys good words and says good things.”
Narrated by al-Bukhaari, 2546; Muslim, 2605
It was narrated that Asma’ bint Yazeed said: The Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “
Lies are not appropriate except in three cases: when a man speaks to his wife to please her, telling lies at times of war, and lying in order to bring about reconciliation between people.”
Shaykh al-Albaani said: it is hasan.
And Allaah knows best.
Islam Q&A
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Hi Fi_Sabilillah,
It is the third case that I find interesting.
The idea of lying being ok in war. Now I'm not suggesting that a majority, or even many do this, I have no way of knowing. But it has been suggested to me, and I believe evidence does exist, that at least
some muslims use this as an excuse to lie daily. The excuse goes something like this; "
every day the kafir are against us. It is a war. Therefore lying is justified." It may be very few, but at least some. And I agree, it may just be a case of a few characters. And I believe I have seen this at work
at least a few times. I dare say even on this forum at least once.
So my question is this; Have you yourself seen evidence of others doing this? And, do you believe it is common, somewhat common, or rare?