Is saying "I don't know" at work to avoid backbiting or divulging secrets considered a lie? Is concealing a negative opinion about someone (such as believing them to be a liar) without explicitly stating it considered backbiting? Is my work in a mixed-gender environment forbidden, despite my commitment and respect?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
There is ample scope in equivocation to avoid lying. Expressing an opinion about some individuals while knowing their faults and not informing anyone about it is not backbiting. A woman's work is permissible in principle, provided it adheres to guidelines, including not mixing with unrelated men.
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