What is the ruling on detecting lies by means of X-rays?
Lying is among the forbidden sins. It is permissible to expose it through devices if this leads to the establishment of truth or the nullification of falsehood. However, a judge does not rule based on device-based exposure because it is conjectural, and scholars have explicitly stated the invalidity of ruling based on conjecture, physiognomy, and surmise.
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