Is it permissible to lie to one's father about the price of an item to avoid extravagance, with the intention of returning the difference to him later?
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Lying is forbidden. It can be avoided by using tawriya (equivocation) and ma'areedh (allusions) when there is a need to conceal the truth, such as saying, "This is sold for such-and-such," intending its high price. The difference between the real price and the price that was made known to the father must be returned, even if through a stratagem like a gift.
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