Does fear of envy contradict faith in Allah and His divine decree, both good and bad, especially if the lying was unintentional and occurred without thought?
Natural fear does not prevent one from performing duties or committing forbidden acts, nor does it contradict faith. However, excessive fear that makes a person believe that someone else can harm them by their own will and power contradicts faith, and its possessor is a polytheist. Lying is forbidden except in cases where scholars have granted concessions. One can use ma'areedh (ambiguous speech) and tawriyah (double entendre) to avoid lying. The evil eye and envy are repelled by legal adhkar (remembrances), prophetic fortifications, and reading the Quran. A Muslim must repent to Allah if they lie.
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