Is social courtesy a form of lying?
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The questioner : Peace be upon you.
The Shaykh : And upon you be peace and Allah's mercy.
The presenter : How are you, Shaykh?
The Shaykh : Good, and praise be to Allah.
The questioner : The first question: Is social courtesy considered lying?
The Shaykh : No, if it is a form of euphemism, there is nothing wrong with it.
The Shaykh : And upon you be peace and Allah's mercy.
The presenter : How are you, Shaykh?
The Shaykh : Good, and praise be to Allah.
The questioner : The first question: Is social courtesy considered lying?
The Shaykh : No, if it is a form of euphemism, there is nothing wrong with it.
Source
قناة «فضيلة الشيخ محمد بن صالح العثيمين»، 2323- هل المجاملة من الكذب/سؤال على الهاتف 📞 /ابن عثيمين — youtube.com
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