Is it understood from Al-Dhahabi's words that a little lying is permissible to make people laugh?
The answer is summarized by correcting the statement of Imam Al-Dhahabi, which is: "If the people say something that makes them laugh without lying, then there is no harm in a little of it." From this, it is understood that a little laughter is permissible, and that excessive laughter is forbidden because it deadens the heart, as evidenced by the Prophet's (peace and blessings be upon him) saying: "Do not laugh much, for excessive laughter deadens the heart." Al-Hafiz Ibn Hajar also pointed out that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) mostly smiled, and sometimes laughed more, and that what is disliked is excessive or immoderate laughter because it removes dignity.
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