Moderation in Joking
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Question:
I am a man who jokes a lot, and sometimes words come out of me that hurt some of my brothers, either without my intention or with it. What do you advise me to do?
Answer:
We advise you first to reduce your joking. You should cut down on joking. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) used to joke, but he did so sparingly—(peace and blessings be upon him)—his joking was rare. He used to joke, but he did not say anything but the truth—(peace and blessings be upon him). So you must be careful not to joke too much, for it may lead to evil. And if you do joke, be careful to say nothing but the truth. Beware of hurting your brother or harming him with words that hurt him, or saying something about him that is not correct.
The Intended Meaning: First: reducing joking, which is what one should do.
Second: If you joke, do not say anything but the truth, and beware of saying falsehood.
I am a man who jokes a lot, and sometimes words come out of me that hurt some of my brothers, either without my intention or with it. What do you advise me to do?
Answer:
We advise you first to reduce your joking. You should cut down on joking. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) used to joke, but he did so sparingly—(peace and blessings be upon him)—his joking was rare. He used to joke, but he did not say anything but the truth—(peace and blessings be upon him). So you must be careful not to joke too much, for it may lead to evil. And if you do joke, be careful to say nothing but the truth. Beware of hurting your brother or harming him with words that hurt him, or saying something about him that is not correct.
The Intended Meaning: First: reducing joking, which is what one should do.
Second: If you joke, do not say anything but the truth, and beware of saying falsehood.
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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