It is narrated from Hazrat Abu Huraira (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Noble Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "I always speak the truth." A companion (may Allah be pleased with him) submitted, "O Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him), do you also joke with us?" The Noble Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) replied, "Even in jest, I always speak the truth."