The Ruling on Jokes in Islam
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Question: What is the ruling on jokes in our Islamic religion, and are they considered idle talk, knowing that they are not mockery of the religion? Please advise us, may Allah reward you.
Answer: Making light of conversation and joking, if it is done with truth and honesty, is permissible, especially if one does not do it excessively. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) used to joke, but he never said anything but the truth (peace and blessings be upon him). As for what is done with lying, it is not permissible, due to the saying of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him):Bulugh al-Maram 16:80 It was narrated by Abu Dawud, al-Tirmidhi, and al-Nasa'i with a good chain of narration. And success is from Allah.
Answer: Making light of conversation and joking, if it is done with truth and honesty, is permissible, especially if one does not do it excessively. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) used to joke, but he never said anything but the truth (peace and blessings be upon him). As for what is done with lying, it is not permissible, due to the saying of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him):
Woe to him who lies in his talk to make the people laugh, Woe to him! Woe to him!
ويل للذي يحدّث فيكذب ليضحك به القوم، ويل له، ثم ويل له
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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