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SINCERELY CONFESSING LIES

SHOWS FAITH IN ALLAH

ust as lying reveals devotion to Satan, honestly
J J make mistakes, listen to Satan, and say some-
confessing lies reveals faith in Allah. People can

thing wrong at any moment. But when they re-
alize and confess their error right away, Satan's
influence over them is destroyed. Moreover, such sincere re-
pentance also shows that they are devoted to and heed Allah.
Believers should always be honest and, if they say some-
thing wrong in an unguarded moment, should confess the
truth immediately, regardless of the consequences to them-
selves. In one verse, Allah instructs the believers to do exactly
that:
O you who believe! Be upholders of justice, bearing
witness for Allah alone, even against yourselves or
your parents and relatives. Whether they are rich or
poor, Allah is well able to look after them. Do not fol-
low your own desires and deviate from the truth. If
you twist or turn away, Allah is aware of what you do.
(Surat an-Nisa’, 4:135)
Confessing a lie or another evil act, requesting Allah's for-
giveness, repenting sincerely, and finally vowing to abandon
such a forbidden practice bring great benefits and blessings.
Above everything else, believers must do this only to gain

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