A liar is not one who tries to bring reconciliation amongst people and speaks good (in order to avert dispute), or he conveys good. Ibn Shihab said he did not hear that exemption was granted in anything what the people speak as lie but in three cases: in battle, for bringing reconciliation amongst persons and the narration of the words of the husband to his wife, and the narration of the words of a wife to her husband (in a twisted form in order to bring reconciliation between them).
Narrated by Humaid b. 'Abd al-Rahman b. 'Auf reported that his mother Umm Kulthum daughter of 'Uqba b. Abu Mu'ait, and she was one amongst the first emigrants who pledged allegiance to Allah's Apostle (ﷺ), as saying that she heard Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:
Context
Umm Kulthum, a prominent early Muslim woman, reported that the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) stated that a person who seeks to reconcile between others and speaks positively is not a liar. This hadith emphasizes the value of truthfulness in communication, especially when it aims to mend relationships. It also outlines specific exceptions where bending the truth is permissible for the sake of peace.
Modern Application
In contemporary society, this hadith encourages individuals to prioritize reconciliation and positive communication. It highlights the importance of fostering harmony in relationships, whether personal or professional, by promoting understanding and goodwill.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Truthfulness because it underscores the significance of honesty in the context of reconciliation and positive dialogue.
No good is there in much of their private conversation, except for those who enjoin charity or that which is right or conciliation between people. And whoever does that seeking means to the approval of Allah - then We are going to give him a great reward.
And those with excuses among the bedouins came to be permitted [to remain], and they who had lied to Allah and His Messenger sat [at home]. There will strike those who disbelieved among them a painful punishment.
And of the people is he whose speech pleases you in worldly life, and he calls Allah to witness as to what is in his heart, yet he is the fiercest of opponents.
This hadith is #6470 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Virtue, Enjoining Good Manners, and Joining of the Ties of Kinship. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Humaid b. 'Abd al-Rahman b. 'Auf reported that his mother Umm Kulthum daughter of 'Uqba b. Abu Mu'ait, and she was one amongst the first emigrants who pledged allegiance to Allah's Apostle (ﷺ), as saying that she heard Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:.
