Is it permissible for a husband to falsely tell his wife, "You are the dearest person to me," when in his heart there are others, such as his parents, knowing that the wife wishes to emulate the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, in his stance towards Aisha? And is it permissible to ask such questions concerning the relationship between spouses?

Some scholars have permitted a husband to lie to his wife to increase affection, citing the Hadith of Asma bint Yazid: "Lying is not permissible except in three [situations]: a man lying to his wife to please her, lying in war, and lying to reconcile between people." It is also narrated in Sahih Muslim, on the authority of Umm Kulthum bint 'Uqba: "He is not a liar who reconciles between people, and says good things, and conveys good [messages]." Ibn Shihab added: "And I have not heard any dispensation for anything that people call a lie except in three [situations]: war, reconciling between people, a man's conversation with his wife, and a woman's conversation with her husband."

Scholars have differed regarding the meaning of permissible lying. Some have allowed it absolutely for the sake of benefit, while others have said that what is meant is equivocation (tawriya) and allusions (ma'arid), not explicit lying. For example, a man might promise his wife good treatment, intending to do so if Allah wills. Imam An-Nawawi is of the view that a husband's lying to his wife by expressing affection and promising what is not obligatory is permissible. However, deception to prevent a right or take money is unanimously forbidden.

Therefore, a man's statement to his wife, "You are the dearest person to me," falls under the category of permissible lying according to some jurists. It is safer to avoid lying as much as possible. A husband can make an exception in his mind or intend an emotional love. There is no harm in seeking a fatwa from scholars regarding marital affairs.