If Nasrudin truthfully told the hangman at the city gate that he was going to be hanged, then he lied because the hangman couldn't hang him because he hadn't lied.

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This is a classic example of a paradox. If Nasrudin truthfully states he will be hanged, then he creates a situation where the hangman cannot hang him without contradicting the rule that he must be hanged only if he lies. This creates a logical contradiction, making it impossible to determine a consistent outcome.

If Nasrudin Truthfully Told the Hangman at the City Gate