Keeping humor free of falsehood
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Etiquette of Laughing & Smiling
Keeping humor free of falsehood
The Prophet (SAW) said: "Woe to the one who speaks and lies to make people laugh. Woe to him, woe to him."
Reference: Sunan Abi Dawud and Jami' al-Tirmidhi, graded Hasan, on the authority of Mu'awiyah ibn Haydah (RA)
Explanation
Genuine humor does not require fabrication, and laughter built on lies carries a serious warning.
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