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What is the Shar'i ruling on a husband saying to his wife about their son, "Here, take your son" and "He is not my son"?

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The husband's statement should be interpreted with good intentions and the presumption of safety, as he may desire perfect tenderness and affection from the mother. However, his statement is outwardly a lie, and if he intends to joke, he should avoid doing so with falsehood, for the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said: "I guarantee a house in the middle of Paradise for one who abandles lying even if he is joking."

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