As a matter of fact it is a tenet of Islam that it's good to lie to your enemies
An opinion the rest of the world shares.
And besides, it is not a tenet of Islam. I await your (Islamic) references. I suppose you could try and argue al-Sadiq - looking at Taqiyya and Kitman - but he is representative of a minority of Muslims. About comparable to Anglicans I'd say (aka Shi'a). Also, lying is only permitted as a means to preserve safety and never if an innocent would be harmed.
Similar to Western notions of the morality of lying.
In the majority, Sunni, sect - the general historical principle is that lying is not obligatory but may be permitted if under duress. In Sunni Islam although lying if your life is under threat is permissible, it is considered preferable to die as a martyr reaffirming your faith.
Similar to Christian notions on the morality of lying.
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There is a consensus that whomsoever is forced into apostasy and chooses death has a greater reward than a person who takes the license [to deny one's faith under duress], but if a person is being forced to eat pork or drink wine, then they should do that [instead of choosing death].
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Fath ul-Bari fi Sharh Sahih al-Bukhari
so you could take back your "faith" and save your life
If you did take back your faith you'd be an apostate. If you told an immoral torturer that you had taken back your faith, but you still believe God is the only God and Muhammed is his prophet, then you haven't really taken back your faith and you haven't committed a moral offence (if it is OK to kill oppressors, of course it is OK to lie to them).
A Christian must die for his faith, not save his life but give it for Christ. Big difference there.
Not really. First, most Muslims actually agree with this, but forgive those that crack under pressure. Just like Christ forgave Peter and venerate those that stick to their guns. As ever, reality is not quite as simple as you would like to preach it is.
Of course, if you want to argue that Christians favour martyrdom more than Muslims - I'm sure that'd be entertaining.
Edited by Modulous, : No reason given.