{"_id":"676c98e0744ca1ad03277290","title":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"Can I lie or withhold information when people ask unnecessary personal questions?\\n\"}]}","question":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"I want to know about the permissibility of lying to or withholding information from people who ask unnecessary personal questions. For example, sometimes family members will ask me something, and I will try to refuse to answer. However, after they ask multiple times, I end up giving in. My parents asked me if I was still taking birth control and when I hesitated, they started to say hurtful things. They haven’t let it go since then despite it being a private, personal choice. Other times, people I’m not close to will ask about my living situation or seek out life updates that I don’t want to tell them about.\\n\\nWhat are the guidelines for maintaining privacy in these interactions?\\n\"}]}","answer":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"Firstly, it's important to remember that no one is obligated to share personal information, and it is inappropriate to ask for it. If someone other than your parents asks for such details, you can politely decline by saying you prefer not to discuss personal matters. If your parents are the ones inquiring, you may use careful wording to avoid revealing too much, and if necessary, you are allowed to withhold the truth to protect your privacy and prevent any negative consequences.\\n\\nWe should be mindful not to place others in uncomfortable situations. When engaging in conversation, it's best to keep questions general, such as asking how someone is doing or how things are going. If the person feels comfortable, they will naturally share what they wish without feeling pressured. It's important to avoid specific or direct questions that may make someone uneasy, as we never know how the other person feels about discussing certain topics. Islam teaches us to respect people's privacy, mind our own business, and ensure that we don't make others feel uncomfortable.\\n\"}]}","tags":[{"_id":"668da0010b76658b4c232b9d","tag":"Relationships: Parent and Child","count":111},{"_id":"668da02b0b76658b4c232ff9","tag":"Relationships: Friend","count":52}],"createdOn":"2024-12-25T23:44:32.849Z"}