The Ruling on Listening to Jokes and Excessive Banter Without Harm or Offense
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The questioner:
May Allah reward you. The sender says: What is the ruling on telling and listening to jokes, knowing that they are jokes that do not mention the names of specific people?
The Shaykh:
Light jokes intended to provide relief for those present and for oneself are permissible. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) used to joke, but he never said anything but the truth.
The presenter:
Yes, peace be upon you.
The Shaykh:
As for excessive jokes that take up time, or a person who has no occupation except telling jokes and making people laugh, this is not desirable. Yes.
May Allah reward you. The sender says: What is the ruling on telling and listening to jokes, knowing that they are jokes that do not mention the names of specific people?
The Shaykh:
Light jokes intended to provide relief for those present and for oneself are permissible. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) used to joke, but he never said anything but the truth.
The presenter:
Yes, peace be upon you.
The Shaykh:
As for excessive jokes that take up time, or a person who has no occupation except telling jokes and making people laugh, this is not desirable. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 5178- حكم سماع النكت وكثرة المزاح دون إضرار أو إساءة - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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