(260) Chapter: Condemnation and Prohibition of Falsehood

Allah, the Exalted, says: "And follow not (O man, i.e., say not or do not or witness not) that of which you have no knowledge.'' (17:36) "Not a word does he (or she) utter, but there is a watcher by him ready (to record it).'' (50:18) Ibn Mas'ud (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "Truth leads to piety and piety leads to Jannah. A man persists in speaking the truth till he is recorded with Allah as a truthful man. Falsehood leads to transgression and transgression leads to the Hell-fire. A man continues to speak falsehood till he is recorded with Allah as a great liar." [Al-Bukhari and Muslim]. Commentary: 1. Whatever attitude one adopts becomes his special trait and then he becomes known by it. Therefore, one should always adopt virtues and good conduct so that he may attain a high esteem with Allah and be also remembered well by people. 2. Truth is the way to salvation while falsehood is the way to destruction.