Is lying permissible in every case where there is a pure or predominant benefit?

Question:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh. A questioner says: Some people say that permissible lying is not limited to the three cases mentioned in the poem, but that lying is permissible in every case where there is a pure or predominant benefit. What is the extent of the correctness of this statement?

Answer:
This statement is not correct; it is a false statement. We do not use anything except what the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) permitted. The default is that lying is forbidden, so we do not permit anything except what the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) permitted in these three matters only, because in these cases it is guaranteed that the benefit is greater. As for the other matters, it may appear to you that the benefit is greater, but the reality is the opposite: the harm is greater. Therefore, lying is not permissible except in these exceptional circumstances permitted by the Shari'ah.