Is involuntary smiling or laughing upon hearing a joke that mocks Islam or the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) considered an act of disbelief (kufr)?
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The laughter mentioned is not considered mockery of religion that would render its perpetrator an infidel, unless it stemmed from contentment with and choice of disbelief.
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