In Muslim traditions, it is considered okay to lie as long as it promotes Islam.
Take a look at this passage from the Qur’an:
“Allah will not call you to account for thoughtlessness (vain) in your oaths, but for the intention in your hearts; and He is Oft-forgiving, Most Forbearing.” Surah 2:225
This allows Muslims to lie to others as long as it promotes what they believe to be the “Islamic agenda”. So, if this is a part of some cultural aspects of Islam, is it possible that governments led by Islamic morals are doing the same? Is it possible that Iran is “lying” about their nuclear program (that it is for peaceful purposes only)? I surely don't know, but we find multiple times in history where leaders use religion as an excuse to promote alternate agendas.
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