Breaking Promises
Here’s an example to illustrate the Hadith: Suppose two friends, Amira and Fatima, had a disagreement and haven’t spoken to each other in a while. You, as a mutual friend, want to help them reconcile. You visit Amira and say, “Fatima really values your friendship and is sorry for what happened.” Even if Fatima didn’t explicitly say those words, your intention is to bring them together and promote good. In this case, you’re not lying, but rather using positive language to facilitate reconciliation. This is in line with the Prophet’s (SAW) teaching that a person who tries to reconcile people and speaks good is not considered a liar.