Verse 1
"Only those fabricate lies who do not believe in the verses of Allah, and they are the liars." [Quran 16:105]
Verse 2
"So avoid the uncleanness of idols and avoid false statements." [Quran 22:30]
Verse 3
"Behold, pure worship is for Allah alone, and those who take protectors besides Him [say], 'We only worship them that they may bring us nearer to Allah in position.' Indeed, Allah will judge between them concerning that over which they differ. Indeed, Allah does not guide he who is a liar and ungrateful." [Quran 39:3]
Verse 4
"O you who have believed, fear Allah and be with those who are true." [Quran 9:119]
Hadith 1
Narrated by Abdullah bin Masood, may Allah be pleased with him: "The Prophet, peace be upon him, said: 'Indeed, truthfulness leads to righteousness and righteousness leads to Paradise. A man continues to be truthful until he becomes a truthful person. Lying leads to wickedness and wickedness leads to Hellfire. A man continues to tell lies until he is written as a liar by Allah." [Sahih Bukhari, Hadith 6094]
Hadith 2
Narrated by Abu Hurairah, may Allah be pleased with him: "The Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, said: 'The signs of a hypocrite are three: when he speaks, he lies; when he makes a promise, he breaks it; and when he is entrusted, he betrays.'" [Sahih Bukhari, Hadith 6095]
This compilation from the Quran and Hadiths elucidates the severe consequences that await those who choose to lie and deceive. It emphasizes the importance of truthfulness and the detriments of dishonesty, guiding believers towards integrity and honesty.
Hadith 3
Narrated by Abu Umamah, may Allah be pleased with him: "The Prophet, peace be upon him, said: 'I guarantee a house in the outskirts of Paradise for the one who avoids disputes even if he is right, a house in the middle of Paradise for the one who avoids lying even if it is in jest, and a house at the highest place in Paradise for the one who has good character.'" [Abu Dawood, Hadith 4800, and Sheikh Al-Albani classifies it as good]
Hadith 4
Narrated by Ma'awiya ibn Haydah al-Qushayri, may Allah be pleased with him: "I heard the Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, say: 'Woe to the one who speaks and lies to make people laugh; woe to him, woe to him.'" [Sunan al-Tirmidhi, Al-Zuhd, Hadith 2315; classified as good and also reported in Musnad Ahmad and Sunan al-Darimi]
Hadith 5
Narrated by Abu Hurairah, may Allah be pleased with him: "The Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, said: 'Beware of suspicion, for suspicion is the most deceitful of speech. Do not spy, nor pry.'" [Sahih al-Bukhari, Sahih Muslim, Sunan al-Tirmidhi; classified as authentic]
These hadiths highlight the severe consequences of lying and the virtues of maintaining truthfulness and good character. They provide practical guidance on avoiding suspicion and prying into others' affairs, promoting a lifestyle of integrity and respect.
Hadith 6
Narrated by Umme Hamid bin Abdul Rahman (Umme Kulthum), may Allah be pleased with her: "The Prophet, peace be upon him, said: 'He does not lie who invents something between two people to reconcile them.' Ahmed bin Muhammad and Masdood also narrated, 'He is not a liar who reconciles people and either says something good or spreads something good.'" [Sahih Bukhari, Hadith 2692, Sahih Muslim, Hadith 2605]
Hadith 7
Narrated by Umme Kulthum bint Uqba, may Allah be pleased with her: "I never heard the Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, permit lying except in three situations: he does not count as a liar the person who reconciles people and speaks to promote reconciliation; the person who speaks during war; and a man speaking to his wife and a wife to her husband to foster goodwill." [Abu Dawood, Hadith 4921; Sheikh Al-Albani classified it as authentic]
These narrations emphasize the gravity of lying but also outline specific, rare contexts where altering the truth might be permissible to achieve greater good, such as in reconciling people or in maintaining harmony within a marriage. This guidance from the Prophet, peace be upon him, highlights the importance of intention and the impact of words in Islamic ethics. May Allah grant us the ability to always speak the truth and associate us with the truthful in this life and the hereafter, Ameen.
"Only those fabricate lies who do not believe in the verses of Allah, and they are the liars." [Quran 16:105]
Verse 2
"So avoid the uncleanness of idols and avoid false statements." [Quran 22:30]
Verse 3
"Behold, pure worship is for Allah alone, and those who take protectors besides Him [say], 'We only worship them that they may bring us nearer to Allah in position.' Indeed, Allah will judge between them concerning that over which they differ. Indeed, Allah does not guide he who is a liar and ungrateful." [Quran 39:3]
Verse 4
"O you who have believed, fear Allah and be with those who are true." [Quran 9:119]
Hadith 1
Narrated by Abdullah bin Masood, may Allah be pleased with him: "The Prophet, peace be upon him, said: 'Indeed, truthfulness leads to righteousness and righteousness leads to Paradise. A man continues to be truthful until he becomes a truthful person. Lying leads to wickedness and wickedness leads to Hellfire. A man continues to tell lies until he is written as a liar by Allah." [Sahih Bukhari, Hadith 6094]
Hadith 2
Narrated by Abu Hurairah, may Allah be pleased with him: "The Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, said: 'The signs of a hypocrite are three: when he speaks, he lies; when he makes a promise, he breaks it; and when he is entrusted, he betrays.'" [Sahih Bukhari, Hadith 6095]
This compilation from the Quran and Hadiths elucidates the severe consequences that await those who choose to lie and deceive. It emphasizes the importance of truthfulness and the detriments of dishonesty, guiding believers towards integrity and honesty.
Additional Hadiths on Truthfulness and Caution Against Lying
Hadith 3
Narrated by Abu Umamah, may Allah be pleased with him: "The Prophet, peace be upon him, said: 'I guarantee a house in the outskirts of Paradise for the one who avoids disputes even if he is right, a house in the middle of Paradise for the one who avoids lying even if it is in jest, and a house at the highest place in Paradise for the one who has good character.'" [Abu Dawood, Hadith 4800, and Sheikh Al-Albani classifies it as good]
Hadith 4
Narrated by Ma'awiya ibn Haydah al-Qushayri, may Allah be pleased with him: "I heard the Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, say: 'Woe to the one who speaks and lies to make people laugh; woe to him, woe to him.'" [Sunan al-Tirmidhi, Al-Zuhd, Hadith 2315; classified as good and also reported in Musnad Ahmad and Sunan al-Darimi]
Hadith 5
Narrated by Abu Hurairah, may Allah be pleased with him: "The Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, said: 'Beware of suspicion, for suspicion is the most deceitful of speech. Do not spy, nor pry.'" [Sahih al-Bukhari, Sahih Muslim, Sunan al-Tirmidhi; classified as authentic]
These hadiths highlight the severe consequences of lying and the virtues of maintaining truthfulness and good character. They provide practical guidance on avoiding suspicion and prying into others' affairs, promoting a lifestyle of integrity and respect.
Continued Narrations on Truthfulness and Exceptions in Speech
Hadith 6
Narrated by Umme Hamid bin Abdul Rahman (Umme Kulthum), may Allah be pleased with her: "The Prophet, peace be upon him, said: 'He does not lie who invents something between two people to reconcile them.' Ahmed bin Muhammad and Masdood also narrated, 'He is not a liar who reconciles people and either says something good or spreads something good.'" [Sahih Bukhari, Hadith 2692, Sahih Muslim, Hadith 2605]
Hadith 7
Narrated by Umme Kulthum bint Uqba, may Allah be pleased with her: "I never heard the Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, permit lying except in three situations: he does not count as a liar the person who reconciles people and speaks to promote reconciliation; the person who speaks during war; and a man speaking to his wife and a wife to her husband to foster goodwill." [Abu Dawood, Hadith 4921; Sheikh Al-Albani classified it as authentic]
These narrations emphasize the gravity of lying but also outline specific, rare contexts where altering the truth might be permissible to achieve greater good, such as in reconciling people or in maintaining harmony within a marriage. This guidance from the Prophet, peace be upon him, highlights the importance of intention and the impact of words in Islamic ethics. May Allah grant us the ability to always speak the truth and associate us with the truthful in this life and the hereafter, Ameen.
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