Concealing one's sins

Q: I did a certain sin. Now somehow my friend came to know about it. If he asks me whether I committed the sin, how should I reply to him:

1. Cover up the sin

2. Always speak the truth.

A: To cover your sin is an obligation, even if you are speaking a lie.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

 

Answered by:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)