Shafaqna English- The Speaking Quran E34 | “The Lies That Are Actually Allowed in Islam” Presented by Seyyed Jawad Qazwini.
In this episode of The Speaking Quran (Ep. 34), we explore one of the most debated ethical questions in Islam: Are there situations where lying is actually allowed?
Through the Tafseer of Surah Yusuf (12:69–76), we uncover the story of Prophet Yusuf/Joseph (AS) reuniting with his brother Binyamin and the dramatic moment when Yusuf accuses his brothers of theft. Was this a lie? Or a divine strategy for a greater good?
We dive deep into:
✅ The reunion of Yusuf and Binyamin
Why Yusuf accused his brothers of stealing — was it a “lie”?
✅ The Islamic concept of Islah (reform) and when lying is permitted
✅ Tawriyah (concealment), Taqiyyah (protection), and the idea of a “white lie”
✅ Real examples from the Qur’an and Hadith, including Prophet Ibrahim and Ammar ibn Yasir
This Tafseer sheds light on a topic many Muslims have wondered about: When is it okay to hide the truth?
Part of series: The Speaking Quran