Is it permissible to lie to an innovator (Mubtadi') or a promoter of misguidance in order to refute his argument and nullify his false claims?
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Innovations (bid‘ahs) and whims (ahwa’) are grave evils that must be combated with lawful means. It is not permissible to commit prohibited acts, such as lying, as a means of inviting people to Allah.
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