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muruna (flexibility to blend in with the enemy. The justification for this kind of deception is an interpretation of Surah 2:106, which says, "If we abrogate a verse or cause it to be forgotten, We will replace it by a better one or similar." Thus, Muslims may forget some of the commands in the Quran, as long as they are pursuing a better command. So, lying is forbidden – unless the intention is to empower Islam. Muslims striving to advance Islam, therefore, can deviate from their Islamic law in order to cause the non-Muslims perceived as enemies to lower their guard and place their trust in their Muslim counterpart. Some of such Muslims will sometimes shave off their beards, wear western clothing, or even drink alcohol to blend in with non-Muslims Alex_Odeychuk) |
