What is the ruling on what is called stories and jokes?
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Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, what is the ruling on what is called stories and jokes? Are these permissible?
Answer:
A trivial matter that contains no sin is fine. A trivial matter that contains no sin and no waste of time is fine. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) used to joke, but he did not say anything but the truth.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, what is the ruling on what is called stories and jokes? Are these permissible?
Answer:
A trivial matter that contains no sin is fine. A trivial matter that contains no sin and no waste of time is fine. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) used to joke, but he did not say anything but the truth.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [3310- 4717] ما حكم ما يسمى بالطرائف والنكت؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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