Is lying permissible in three situations: to one's wife, for reconciliation between people, and to the enemy? And what are the limits of lying to one's wife?
Permission has been granted for lying in three situations: a man speaking to his wife to appease her, lying in war, and lying to reconcile people. What is meant by lying between spouses is to express affection and love for the continuation of harmony and family stability, such as him saying to her: "You are the most beautiful of women in my eyes." It does not mean anything that leads to the usurpation of rights or evasion of duties. As for lying to reconcile two people, it means conveying good and beautiful things. Lying in war means showing strength and strategizing against one's enemy.
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