Ma`rifat

This research is grounded in an inquiry into the origins of lying, aiming to explore strategies for its mitigation. The significance of this study lies in the fact that lying functions as a critical impediment to both individual and societal progress and felicity. Adopting a descriptive-analytical framework and grounding the study in Quranic and Hadith traditions, this research investigates the pathology of lying within the family unit. By delineating the detrimental consequences of lying on familial integrity, this study articulates remedial strategies aimed at strengthening the family institution and fostering ethical well-being. The findings are as follows: Honesty acts as the cornerstone of interpersonal life and a primary mechanism for generating trust within the family and broader society. Conversely, lying functions as a corrosive force; it erodes the social capital of trust, fosters emotional estrangement, and precipitates the disintegration of familial and societal structures. Systematic abstinence from falsehood, regardless of its magnitude, is the manifestation of inner equilibrium and practical rationality. This moral discipline serves as a vital instrument in navigating adversities, ultimately leading the individual toward felicity and existential tranquility.