If the mufti fears that a question is asked for the purpose of testing him, is it permissible for him to answer contrary to the truth?
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The questioner : If the mufti fears that a question is asked for the purpose of testing him, should he answer contrary to the truth?
The Shaykh : Contrary to the truth? No, no, glory be to Allah! Does that mean if something is lawful, he says it is forbidden?
The questioner : .......
The Shaykh : Contrary to the truth is exactly that: the truth is that this is lawful, and he says it is forbidden; the truth is that this is not obligatory, and he says it is obligatory. Time is up.
The Shaykh : Contrary to the truth? No, no, glory be to Allah! Does that mean if something is lawful, he says it is forbidden?
The questioner : .......
The Shaykh : Contrary to the truth is exactly that: the truth is that this is lawful, and he says it is forbidden; the truth is that this is not obligatory, and he says it is obligatory. Time is up.