Don’t Lie

Don’t Lie

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم

Don’t Lie

Lying is among the most despicable acts a person can commit with their tongue. The Prophet (ﷺ) gave us a clear warning about it: 

“Truthfulness leads to righteousness, and righteousness leads to Paradise. A man keeps on telling the truth until he becomes a truthful person. Falsehood leads to wickedness, and wickedness leads to the Hellfire. A man may keep telling lies until he is written as a liar before Allah.” (Bukhari & Muslim)

The tongue is a powerful tool that can build trust or destroy relationships. When you lie, you’re not just hurting others but also corroding your soul and reputation. 

Lies break trust, cause emotional pain, and distort reality. This can lead to bad decisions, ruined relationships, and unnecessary drama. 

Lies damage reputations, create conflicts, and make it hard for people to work together in communities or workplaces. 

Lies may also result in legal and financial consequences, negatively impact mental health, and lead to broken promises, leaving people feeling betrayed and manipulated. 

The ripple effects of dishonesty can harm families, organizations, and societies.

Lying is a grave sin because it destroys justice and harmony. The Prophet (ﷺ) reminded us that truthfulness is the way to righteousness and ultimately, Paradise. 

So, as believers, we’ve got to be careful with our words and stick to the truth no matter what.

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