Fathwa, - Lying to keep a promise

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Question:
With regard to promise, which is to keep a matter from being known to family, can the person lie when confronted with questions about the matter which will eventually lead to expose the promise?
Answer:
It is permitted�and sometimes even obligatory, such as when there is undue harm or wrong in speaking the truth�to lie in order to keep a secret. [Sharh al-Tariqa al-Muhammadiyya]
However, when it is possible to avoid revealing a secret through other than lying�such as skirting the topic or saying something vague that makes people understand other than the matter being concealed�then one should do so when able.
And Allah alone gives success

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