Strawmaning Opposition = Bearing False Witness

The Quranic standard of truth is not limited to accurate speech—it demands just representation. To speak the truth is not only to avoid lying, but to avoid distortion, omission, exaggeration, and selective framing. A believer is called not only to be truthful, but to be fair—and especially when fairness is difficult.

4:135 O you who believe, you shall be absolutely equitable, and observe GOD, when you serve as witnesses, even against yourselves, or your parents, or your relatives. Whether the accused is rich or poor, GOD takes care of both. Therefore, do not be biased by your personal wishes. If you deviate or disregard (this commandment), then GOD is fully Cognizant of everything you do.

This command leaves no room for self-serving narratives or selective justice. It applies even when the truth goes against our own side, our own families, or our own preferences.

5:8 O you who believe, you shall be absolutely equitable, and observe GOD, when you serve as witnesses. Do not be provoked by your conflicts with some people into committing injustice. You shall be absolutely equitable, for it is more righteous. You shall observe GOD. GOD is fully Cognizant of everything you do.