What is the ruling on telling the jokes that circulate among people?
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Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, what is the ruling on telling the jokes that circulate among many people?
Answer:
If they are numerous and distract people and make them laugh, they are not permissible. But occasionally, something light is fine. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) used to joke, but he did not say anything but the truth. If it is only occasionally, there is nothing wrong with it, and there is no sin in it. Yes.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, what is the ruling on telling the jokes that circulate among many people?
Answer:
If they are numerous and distract people and make them laugh, they are not permissible. But occasionally, something light is fine. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) used to joke, but he did not say anything but the truth. If it is only occasionally, there is nothing wrong with it, and there is no sin in it. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [3901- 4717] ما حكم إلقاء النكت التي تنتشر بين الناس؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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