Question to Sheikh Saaleh Al-Fawzaan (hafidha-hullaah):
Is lying permissible in calling to Allaah?  And is ‘the goal justifies the means’ a maslahah (benefit) from the masaalih (beneficial affairs) of the Sharee’ah?
Answer:
Lying is not permissible.  It is a major sin from the major sins.  It (lying) is not permissible except in three affairs which the prophet made an exception; lying during war, because war is deceit; lying in order to bring about peace between the people; and lying between married couples in order to bring about rectification to the family with regards to the relationship between  (husband and the wife). These three affairs are that of maslahah, and in them is a greater good than evil; so (lying) is permissible (in this case).
As for calling to Allaah, it has no need for lies. It is not permissible to utilize lies in calling to Allaah.  Calling to Allaah is to (be carried out) by way of truth, the Book, the sunnah, fine admonition and arguing in a way that is better and not by way of lies.
We ask Allaah for safety.  The diseased unknown narrators hiding behind internet forums claim that they are calling to the haqq; but none knows who they are besides Allaah and the Angels recording their shameless deeds. This issue is something that all sincere Muslims must take seriously.  The shamelessness and wicked behaviour of these lost souls is something we must protect our children from, for it is a corruption that defiles the purity of the young.
They have not provided evidence from a single Scholar in support of their actions; rather they have allowed themselves to be enslaved by evil desires with regards to this affair of utilizing false identities for the purpose of filth and corruption.  This tactic of theirs can be utilized by every human devil wishing to slander the people of Sunnah and Salafiyyah.
They have been blinded and beguiled by the evil desire to defend the organizations and personalities upon tahazzub; so all the haraam speech and lies uttered is justified wal-iyaadho-billaah.
O turner of the hearts, keep our hearts firm upon your Religion.
Abu Mu-aawiyyah Abdullaah Bin AbuBakr Al-Fulaani Al-Gambi
Is lying permissible
[end of quote: source: al-ijaabatul muhimmah fee mashaakil al-mulimmah, page:271-272]
