Visit our YouTube channel for more Shaykh Saalih al-Fowzaan said: «…and whoever says about a believer something that is not true, he will be made by Allaah to dwell in the putrid fluid flowing from the inhabitants of Hell until he retracts what he said.» Abu Daawood, no.3597. Classified by al-Albaanee as Saheeh «…and whoever […]
Is it permissible to lie for the sake of da’wah to Allaah?
By Allaah, we would never lie, and nor did we know what lying was.
It is not befitting to lie for real or as a joke, and nor for any of you to promise your child something, and then not to fulfil [your promise] to him.
Is lying without intending [to lie] prohibited?
And look at the wisdom of Allaah and His love for the coming together of the hearts [of the believers].
I narrate fictitious stories to children, and that is to encourage them to pray and be truthful, and all good things [in general]; so is this considered to be lies? [Bearing in mind] they are children, and are unaware, and don’t understand [these are fictitious stories].
It used to be said, [that] whoever is satisfied with cheating/deceit, then he is [regarded as being] from its people.
I have never lied since learning that lying adversely affects the liar.
