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﴿ فَاسْأَلُوا أَهْلَ الذِّكْرِ إِن كُنتُمْ لَا تَعْلَمُونَ ﴾

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The Ruling on Cursing in Joke

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Question:
Some of the common people say, "I am just joking with him." For example, he curses his colleague or friend and says, "I am just joking with him," right?

Answer:
Cursing is not permissible, whether in jest or in earnest; it is not permissible.
Source التعليق على رياض الصالحين، باب تحريم العقوق وقطيعة الرحم : الأحاديث : [ 338 - 340 ] — islamhouse.com (9:06)

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