Page 13 - What the Qur'an Says about Liars and Their Methods

Introduction
which people pay little attention. They feign ignorance when
others lie and regard themselves as innocent when they do it.
This is a characteristic of a large section of humanity.
Throughout the world, large numbers of people from
every social sector lie from their early years onward for a vari-
ety of reasons: to put on a show for others, out of pride, to
make others laugh, to ensure a profit for themselves, to protect
themselves, and to slander and harm others. Many people lie
for very simple reasons or because they have gotten used to it.
However, they do not consider doing so a sign of serious im-
morality, even though Allah has forbidden it and states that
liars will be compensated with Hell in the afterlife.
This book warns people against lying, which they regard
as innocent or harmless, even though it actually represents a
very great danger to them, and points out that Allah forbids
lying. In addition, it discusses why people lie, how they can
give up lying and what they will gain by being honest, the spir-
itual state of liars, and tactics for protection against lies. In this
way, with their tactics and methods exposed, liars will be
forced into honesty.

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