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What is the ruling on using phrases that might suggest a wrong meaning if the intention behind them is correct, and it is not highly probable that they will be misunderstood, and what is the ruling on saying "I am determined that my country shall live" and "you will not suffer hardship with me"?

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Ambiguous phrases must be accompanied by clarification of the intended meaning, especially in matters of Islamic law, as many disputes arise from vague terms. If it is highly probable that the correct meaning is readily understood, then there is no harm in using them without qualification. It is permissible to use language in a manner consistent with the styles of the Arabic language, as long as the misunderstanding is not on the part of the listener. There is no harm in the saying, "I resolved that my country should live," because the readily understood meaning is striving to achieve life. The saying, "You will not suffer with me," depends on its context, as suffering differs in this world and the hereafter.

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