Truthfulness (Sidq)

INTENSITY MARKERS:
[M] = Fard / Wajib (Obligatory — must do) | [1] = Sunnah Mu'akkadah / Highly Recommended | [2] = Sunnah / Recommended | [3] = Mustahab / Virtuous / Commendable | [H] = Haram (Forbidden — must not do) | [h] = Makruh (Discouraged — should not do) | [P] = Mubah (Permissible — neutral)

✅ What to Do

[M]Speak truth even against yourself. (Qur'an 4:135)

[1]Be honest in business — truthful merchant is with prophets. (Tirmidhi 1209)

[1]Keep promises and fulfill covenants. (Qur'an 17:34)

[1]Be honest in intentions (ikhlas).

[3]Be honest about your mistakes.

(extra):

[1]Say "Sadaqa Allah" when speaking truth about serious matters.

[2]Be precise in quoting hadith — do not change words.

[2]Admit when you don't know an answer — it is a form of honesty.

🚫 What Not to Do

What to Do ↑ As You Wish ↓

[H]Lie intentionally — lies lead to Hell. (Bukhari 6094)

[H]Bear false witness — major sin. (Bukhari 2654)

[H]Cheat in measurements, weights, business, exams.

[h]Exaggerate in speech.

[H]Lie in oaths for worldly gain.

(extra):

[H]Lie in jest or to make people laugh. (Tirmidhi 2315)

[h]Make false promises to children. (Bukhari 2498)

[H]Swear falsely in Allah's name.

⭐ As You Wish

What to Do ↑ What Not to Do ↑

— You may be vague to protect privacy as long as you do not lie.

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