Is not telling the whole truth considered lying?
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Lying is to inform about something contrary to reality. As for informing about part of the reality and remaining silent about the other part, it is not lying; rather, it is dissimulation (Tawriya). So, whoever informs about a part of the truth and remains silent about the rest, and does not inform about something contrary to reality, is not considered a liar. However, if this non-disclosure leads to the loss of a right, then it becomes forbidden ().
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