What is the meaning of permissible lying between spouses and what are its examples? Is it permissible for a wife to lie to her husband, and what are examples of that? Is it permissible to swear falsely for the purpose of reconciling disputing parties?
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Lying and swearing falsely upon it are forbidden. And while lying is permissible for reconciliation between people, it is not permissible to swear falsely upon it. Rather, the reconciler should resort to Tawriyah (ambiguous speech) in his oath if compelled.
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