Is there a sin for someone who laughed at a fish on television, then it occurred to him that he was laughing at God? Is this from waswasah (whispers/insinuations from Satan)? What is the treatment for recurrent waswasah of mocking religion when laughing or speaking? What is the interpretation of joy and weeping when reciting adhkar (remembrances of God)?
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The cure for obsessive thoughts is to ignore them and pay them no mind. So, no matter how much Satan whispers to you that you are making a mockery of religion, cast aside those whispers and strive against them. Know that they do not harm you and do not affect the soundness of your faith. It is also advisable to consult a trustworthy psychiatrist.
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