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that of a rotten tree, uprooted on Earth's surface. It has no staying-pow-
er. Allah makes those who believe firm with the Firm Word in the life of
this world and the Hereafter. But Allah misguides the wrongdoers.
Allah does whatever He wills. (Surah Ibrahim: 24-27)
Aware of the goodness and prosperity inherent in truth
and honesty, Muslim women never compromise in such mat-
ters, regardless of the consequences to themselves or others.
With courage and openness, they speak the truth at all
times. Allah reveals this character trait:

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 follow your own desires and de-
viate from the truth. If you twist or turn away, Allah is aware
of what you do. (Surat an-Nisa': 135)
Allah also reminds people not to sacrifice truth and hon-
esty in moments of anger:

O you who believe! Show integrity for the sake of Allah, bearing wit-
ness with justice. Do not let hatred for a people incite you into not being
just. Be just. That is closer to heedfulness. Have fear of Allah. Allah is
aware of what you do. (Surat al-Ma'ida: 8)
In unbelieving societies, many women lie to their family members,

spouses, children, siblings, or friends. They have an excuse for each of
these lies: some lies are harmless, it is alright to lie in order to benefit
someone, or white lies do not count. For instance, they believe that there
is nothing wrong with lying about where they have been, whom they
have been with, or on what they have spent their money. Such things,
they claim, are little harmless lies common in every marriage.
In reality, none of these excuses is valid, since Allah has forbidden
lies. Moreover, lying is a characteristic of satan. As we know, satan re-

Harun Yahya (Adnan Oktar)