Balancing lightheartedness with seriousness of purpose
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Etiquette of Laughing & Smiling
Balancing lightheartedness with seriousness of purpose
The Prophet's (SAW) character combined moments of gentle humor with an overall seriousness of purpose in worship and daily conduct, as reflected throughout the accounts of his companions.
Reference: Reflected across numerous narrations describing the Prophet's balanced character in Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim
Explanation
This balance models neither excessive somberness nor unchecked frivolity as the ideal character.