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Fatwa Berkaitan Gurauan
What is the ruling on joking in Islam, including modern forms such as pranks, parodies and comedy?
Short answer
Joking is originally permissible, including modern forms such as pranks, caricatures, parodies, satire and comedy, as long as nothing contradicts the sharia.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Perlis State Mufti Department
- Status
- Fatwa committee decision
- Series
- Himpunan Fatwa Negeri Perlis
- Topic
- Social & Contemporary Issues
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
Joking is originally permissible, including modern forms such as pranks, caricatures, parodies, satire and comedy, as long as nothing contradicts the sharia. Jokes made with a good purpose and in a good manner may earn reward. It becomes forbidden if it mocks religion, belittles others improperly, fabricates non-existent matters that lead to harm, causes harm to others, involves sinful acts, or uses language and conduct that are improper by custom.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Hukum gurauan secara umum pada asalnya adalah dibenarkan.
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Perlis State Mufti Department. “Fatwa Berkaitan Gurauan”, date not stated. https://muftiperlis.gov.my/index.php/himpunan-fatwa-negeri/576-fatwa-berkaitan-gurauan. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-on-jokes-pranks-parody-comedy/