What is the ruling on lying to avoid marital problems, given that the husband's repentance is not genuinely known?
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Lying is a grave sin and a reprehensible trait, and it is among the characteristics of hypocrites. However, it is permissible if intended for reconciliation, such as reconciling between people, in war, and a man's conversation with his wife and a wife's conversation with her husband. Based on this, the questioner's action is not considered a sin, and it is better to resort to equivocation in similar situations.
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