The Ruling on False Testimony and Repentance from It
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Question:
He says: What is the ruling on false testimony, and if a person has gained a benefit from it, how does he repent?
Answer:
False testimony is forbidden, and it is among the most severe; it is among the major sins. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:Sahih al-Bukhari 5976 He (peace and blessings be upon him) said: without right, and the killing of chaste believing women. He was leaning, so he sat up (peace and blessings be upon him). Beware of false testimony; he kept repeating it until the Companions feared for him, and they said: If only he would stop. Yes.
He says: What is the ruling on false testimony, and if a person has gained a benefit from it, how does he repent?
Answer:
False testimony is forbidden, and it is among the most severe; it is among the major sins. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
"Shall I not inform you of the biggest of the great sins?" We said, "Yes, O Allah's Messenger (ﷺ)"
ألا أنبئكم بأكبر الكبائر؟ قلنا بلى يا رسول الله.Associating partners with Allah and sorcery
الشرك بالله والسحرAnd the killing of the soul
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Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/058 — archive.org (13:34)
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