What is the ruling on jokes and banter in which truth may be mixed with lies, and what is the ruling on what is called Islamic riddles?
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Question:
What is the ruling on what they call jokes and banter, in which truth may be mixed with lies, and in which the people of a specific country or nation may be named? Also, we hear riddles that are said to be Islamic, such as their saying, "What is the thing that breathes but has no soul?" What is the ruling on such narrations? Please give us a ruling, and may Allah reward you.
Answer:
Light jokes that contain no sin are permissible to use and talk about, and likewise riddles that sharpen the mind are permissible to use. However, if these jokes contain something forbidden or forbidden speech, then it is not permissible to use them or talk about them. Yes.
What is the ruling on what they call jokes and banter, in which truth may be mixed with lies, and in which the people of a specific country or nation may be named? Also, we hear riddles that are said to be Islamic, such as their saying, "What is the thing that breathes but has no soul?" What is the ruling on such narrations? Please give us a ruling, and may Allah reward you.
Answer:
Light jokes that contain no sin are permissible to use and talk about, and likewise riddles that sharpen the mind are permissible to use. However, if these jokes contain something forbidden or forbidden speech, then it is not permissible to use them or talk about them. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما حكم النكت والمزاح التي قد يختلط فيها الصّدق بالكذب، وما حكم ما يسمى بالألغاز الإسلامية؟ — youtube.com
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