Is laughter or smiling in the situations mentioned—such as answering a question about fasting after Ramadan by making up missed days, or denying having prayed with a smile, or laughing when saying "I don't pray" in the presence of relatives, or students laughing at their teacher's saying "Masha'Allah" in commentary on one of their shortcomings—considered mockery of religion?
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The questioner's laughter resembles the laughter of Umm Salamah (may Allah be pleased with her) when Umm Sulaym asked about a woman's wet dream. The questioner is advised against succumbing to groundless whisperings () that should not cause surprise or be deemed repulsive. The servant's dislike and aversion to these satanic thoughts are a sign of sound belief and strong faith.
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