The Ruling on a Woman Concealing Her Name
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Question:
A sister of ours from Hail sent a message saying: The sender: (P.O. Box). Her message is lengthy, in the form of a story, and its summary is: that she conceals her name on many occasions. Does this count as lying?
Answer:
Is there a distinction in this? I mean, one cannot be categorical about this. If she conceals her name and mentions a kunya, or says, "I am the daughter of so-and-so," because she has a purpose in that and a benefit in that, then there is no harm: "I am the daughter of so-and-so," and that does not harm others. However, if this concealment involves denying a right that she is obligated to acknowledge, then it is not permissible for her to do so. Rather, it is obligatory for her to acknowledge the right that pertains to her, and it is not permissible for her to conceal her name in a matter that is obligatory for her.
And if that is for legitimate Islamic purposes, and does not involve dropping anyone's right, nor oppressing anyone, then there is no harm. She is not required to disclose her name to everyone, but she must ensure that concealing her name does not invalidate anyone's right, does not lead her into what is forbidden, and does not harm others. And Allah is the Helper. Yes.
The presenter: And Allah is the Helper, may Allah reward you with good.
A sister of ours from Hail sent a message saying: The sender: (P.O. Box). Her message is lengthy, in the form of a story, and its summary is: that she conceals her name on many occasions. Does this count as lying?
Answer:
Is there a distinction in this? I mean, one cannot be categorical about this. If she conceals her name and mentions a kunya, or says, "I am the daughter of so-and-so," because she has a purpose in that and a benefit in that, then there is no harm: "I am the daughter of so-and-so," and that does not harm others. However, if this concealment involves denying a right that she is obligated to acknowledge, then it is not permissible for her to do so. Rather, it is obligatory for her to acknowledge the right that pertains to her, and it is not permissible for her to conceal her name in a matter that is obligatory for her.
And if that is for legitimate Islamic purposes, and does not involve dropping anyone's right, nor oppressing anyone, then there is no harm. She is not required to disclose her name to everyone, but she must ensure that concealing her name does not invalidate anyone's right, does not lead her into what is forbidden, and does not harm others. And Allah is the Helper. Yes.
The presenter: And Allah is the Helper, may Allah reward you with good.
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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