The Ruling on Tawriyah
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The questioner:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh. The questioner asks: Is euphemism (tawriyah) permissible in all circumstances of a person's life?
The Shaykh:
It is permissible when there is a need for it, such as in combat, or a woman speaking to her husband. One may use euphemism to please her and answer in ways that please her, even if they are not strictly true, for the sake of a benefit in this matter.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you.
The Shaykh:
To escape from injustice. Using euphemism in order to escape from injustice, yes.
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh. The questioner asks: Is euphemism (tawriyah) permissible in all circumstances of a person's life?
The Shaykh:
It is permissible when there is a need for it, such as in combat, or a woman speaking to her husband. One may use euphemism to please her and answer in ways that please her, even if they are not strictly true, for the sake of a benefit in this matter.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you.
The Shaykh:
To escape from injustice. Using euphemism in order to escape from injustice, yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [3436/2098] حكم التورية - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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