Is forging some information in documents, based on requests that do not seem to violate the law or harm anyone, considered among the forbidden acts?
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Forgery in official documents is not permissible Islamically because it is a form of deception and trickery, which is forbidden. This is based on the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, who said: "Whoever cheats is not from me," and "Whoever deceives us is not from us, and deceit and trickery are in the Hellfire." Therefore, forgery is absolutely impermissible.
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