What is the ruling on swearing falsely upon the Mushaf to escape certain danger?
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Lying is religiously forbidden and blameworthy, and it is not permissible to resort to it except out of necessity or pressing need that cannot be averted otherwise, such as saving a Muslim or their property. Therefore, there is no blame on someone who swore falsely out of fear for themselves, and the preferable approach in such a case is to use equivocation (Tawriya).
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