Is uttering vulgar speech in the way of joking considered forbidden?
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The questioner : A listener from Libya, Ali Ahmad, says: It has become customary to joke among friends, and part of that joking involves uttering vulgar speech. Is that considered forbidden?
The Shaykh : Yes, vulgar speech that contains slander, cursing, or the like is forbidden, even if it is in the way of joking, because the Muslim has a sanctity that must not be violated.
As for speech that does not contain such things, it is idle talk. If there is good in it, in that it is a means of reconciliation and affection, then it is good. Otherwise, it is better to leave it, due to the saying of Allah the Exalted:[Al-Furqan 25:72]. Yes.
The questioner : May Allah bless you.
The Shaykh : Yes, vulgar speech that contains slander, cursing, or the like is forbidden, even if it is in the way of joking, because the Muslim has a sanctity that must not be violated.
As for speech that does not contain such things, it is idle talk. If there is good in it, in that it is a means of reconciliation and affection, then it is good. Otherwise, it is better to leave it, due to the saying of Allah the Exalted:
and when they pass near ill speech, they pass by with dignity.
وإذا مروا باللغو مروا كراماThe questioner : May Allah bless you.