✦ Question:
If a husband and wife hold different political views, is it permissible for them to lie to each other in order to vote for their preferred political party?
Regardless of whether voting is deemed permissible or impermissible, this matter does not constitute such a necessity that would permit the committing of a major sin like lying.
Although at times spouses may, in the interest of maintaining the household, resort to soft speech or overlook certain truths, it is extremely unwise and frivolous for them to allow politics to dominate their marital relationship to such an extent that they resort to lying.
Wa-Allāhu Aʿlam.
If a husband and wife hold different political views, is it permissible for them to lie to each other in order to vote for their preferred political party?
❖ Answer by: Shaykh Khidr Ḥayāt ḥafiẓahullāh
Regardless of whether voting is deemed permissible or impermissible, this matter does not constitute such a necessity that would permit the committing of a major sin like lying.
Although at times spouses may, in the interest of maintaining the household, resort to soft speech or overlook certain truths, it is extremely unwise and frivolous for them to allow politics to dominate their marital relationship to such an extent that they resort to lying.
Wa-Allāhu Aʿlam.
