What is the ruling on one who lies using religion, such as saying, "I am going to pray," to avoid remarks or prohibition?
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Lying without a legitimate Shar'i justification is forbidden, and using religion for it is even more forbidden, due to the false hypocrisy, pretense of worship, and claiming what one has not been given.
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