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WHAT THE QUR'AN SAYS ABOUT LIARS AND THEIR METHODS
such people find themselves, as follows:
Do you not see those who claim to be purified? No,
Allah purifies whoever He wills. They will not be
wronged by so much as the smallest speck. (Surat an-
Nisa’, 4:49)

Habitual liars feel no shame
When some of their lies are uncovered, habitual liars feel
no shame. On such occasions, they actually tell even more lies
to save face. However, believers have a feeling of decency.
They feel ashamed of following Satan and lying even if they
have done so by mistake, blush, repent immediately, ask Allah
for forgiveness, and tell the truth.

Liars feel no trust, affection,
or respect for others
People do not lie to those whom they trust, love, and re-
spect, whatever the circumstances may be. In true sincerity, be-
lievers share their opinions in the most open fashion by
expressing only their true thoughts. For example, sincere people
are not afraid to say that they dislike something if that is their
true opinion, because even the slightest lie or insincere behavior
makes their conscience uncomfortable. If they find themselves in
this situation, they immediately try to compensate for it.
In contrast, those who do not follow the Qur'anic morality
frequently lie to their spouses, children, friends, relatives, part-
ners, and each other. They even lie to those people whom they
consider to be the closest to them. This is one indication that peo-
ple who do not conform to the Qur'an's morality do not feel gen-
uine affection and sincerity.

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