Sometimes at the university, we are forced to write things that may be considered acts of disbelief, such as answering a question while knowing it is a lie. What is the ruling on this?

The Shaykh:
This is according to the rule that the end justifies the means. But can a Muslim student of knowledge who is zealous for his religion be able to
do this and give the answer they are satisfied with, then follow it up with the Islamic opinion? If it is possible to pass this way,
then this is good, and it is a refutation of disbelief. But if this is necessary, then there is no harm, and this is a clear legal dispensation.


The questioner : If he is not able to do so,


The Shaykh : If he is not able to do so, it is not permissible.