Q:
1. What is the sin for a person going against his word and lying?
2. How important is the word of a Muslim?
3. Will you be rewarded for making sabar on something you were cheated on?
A:
1. The Qur’aan Shareef says that a liar is cursed.
2. It is so important that keeping up and fulfilling one’s promises is amongst the signs of Islam.
3. Insha Allah, if you have avoided trouble and fights for the sake of Allah Ta`ala.
And Allah Ta’ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
Answered by:
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)