Among the contents of this category is obligatory lying (al-kidhb al-idtirari) for the sake of dissimulation (Taqiyya), camouflage (talbis), and preserving the secrecy of the religion. Although Allah has disparaged liars in many verses, He manifested "lying" [symbolically] regarding Zuleikha—who is the Noble Gate (al-Bab al-Karim)—and the children of Jacob; just as He manifested the Prophets and Messengers in human forms.

Likewise the angels, such as Gabriel’s representation to Mary in a human form, and his representation to the Prophet in the form of Dihyah ibn Khalifah al-Kalbi.

Therefore, lying is forbidden inwardly among the believers, but lawful outwardly among the disbelievers—such as our saying: "May Allah curse whoever insults any of his [the Prophet's] companions,"

Or our saying: "May Allah curse whoever worships a mortal or worships a human being."

This falls under the category of equivocation (al-ma'arid); and in equivocation, there is a way to avoid [direct] lying. Likewise, the outward manifestation of venerating the Prophets above the Legatees (Awsiya'), the display of human frailty ('ajz) upon them, and similar ambiguous words and deeds—as well as practicing camouflage upon the People of the Outer by praising the Three Opponents and their followers,