Jokes that involve mocking matters of religion
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The third question of Fatwa No. ( 18604 )
Q 3: From time to time, jokes and anecdotes based on religious matters connected to Allah (Mighty and Majestic) or the Prophets (peace be upon them all) circulate among people. According to my knowledge and belief, this is absolutely not permissible; because it falls under the category of mocking matters that must not be touched in any form. How do we combat such destructive ideas?
A 3: Mocking Allah, or His religion, or His Messenger, or any of His Prophets is apostasy from the religion of Islam. Allah the Exalted said:[At-Tawbah 9:65-66] , so one must beware of this, even if it is done in jest; because Allah mentioned that these people say: [At-Tawbah 9:65] , and yet He did not excuse them. And success is from Allah, and may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and his Companions.
Q 3: From time to time, jokes and anecdotes based on religious matters connected to Allah (Mighty and Majestic) or the Prophets (peace be upon them all) circulate among people. According to my knowledge and belief, this is absolutely not permissible; because it falls under the category of mocking matters that must not be touched in any form. How do we combat such destructive ideas?
A 3: Mocking Allah, or His religion, or His Messenger, or any of His Prophets is apostasy from the religion of Islam. Allah the Exalted said:
(65) And if you ask them, they will surely say, "We were only conversing and playing." Say, "Is it Allah and His verses and His Messenger that you were mocking?" (66) Make no excuse; you have disbelieved after your belief. If We pardon one faction of you - We will punish another faction because they were criminals.
قُلْ أَبِاللَّهِ وَآيَاتِهِ وَرَسُولِهِ كُنْتُمْ تَسْتَهْزِئُونَ (65) لاَ تَعْتَذِرُوا قَدْ كَفَرْتُمْ بَعْدَ إِيمَانِكُمْWe were only conversing and playing.
إِنَّمَا كُنَّا نَخُوضُ وَنَلْعَبُ
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