Hadees on Jhoot Bolna
Hadees on Jhoot Bolna is available in Arabic text with Urdu and English translations. The Prophet (PBUH) statement Hadees on Jhoot Bolna is clear in Islam. Read Hadees on Jhoot Bolna from authentic 6 books including Sahih Bukhari, Sahih Muslim, Jami at Tirmidhi, Sunan Abu Dawood, Sunan An Nasai, and Sunan Ibn Majah.
Hadees on Jhoot Bolna
Abdullah ibn Mas'ud reported that
Prophet (SA..W.) said, "You must be truthful, for truthfulness leads to righteousness and righteousness leads to Paradise”
(Sahih al-Bukhari 6094, Sahih Muslim 2607)
Islamic Law on Lying
Muslims are commanded to speak the truth and honesty and in Islam, lying is generally prohibited (haram). The Quran and Hadiths stress the value of being truthful and caution against lying. Limited exceptions, however, are discussed by Islamic scholars in certain contexts, like to reconcile between people or anytime when one wants to avoid harm. In other situations, Muslims should refrain from lying and cultivate the nature of being truthful.
Consequences for Lying in Islam
Lying and dishonesty are abhorrent in Islam and Islam calls upon Muslims to be truthful in what they say and do. Hadiths state that if a person lies repeatedly, he will stray from good deeds and towards sin. Lying can also harm trust, relationships and the character of a person. Muslims should therefore be encouraged to tell the truth and keep their word without making any mistakes, even if it is hard to tell the truth.
What is the punishment for lying (Jhoot) in Islam?
Lying leads a person to hellfire in the hereafter. Therefore, Muslims should repent to Allah, seek His forgiveness and be truthful.
How can Muslim avoid lying?
Muslims can avoid lying by speaking truthfully, thinking before they speak and admitting mistakes truthfully.