Scaring Other Muslims

**Al Habeshi** · **Scaring Other Muslims -** 11-05-2006

Assalamu Aleykum Wa Rhametulah,

I am, personally hesitant in making this thread, since I feel that I will be looked upon as one who is 'no fun' or the such, but I am genuinly suprised at the fact that Muslims scare other Muslims, whether online or offline, from what I know this is not allowed, such things as those videos where a head pops up and screams, which tend to scare people, or physically scaring someone would fall under this?

I read, with regards to the permisability of jokes in Islam, one of the condition given by the Brother answering,

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3 – Not scaring people

Especially those who are very energetic or strong, or who are holding a weapon or a piece of iron, or who take advantage of the darkness and people’s weakness to use that as a means of scaring and alarming them. It was narrated that Abu Layla said: “The companions of Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said that they were travelling with the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him), and a man among them fell asleep. Some of them got a rope and tied him up, and he got scared. The Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: ‘It is not permissible for a Muslim to frighten another Muslim.’” (Narrated by Abu Dawood).

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So, have I got the wrong end of the stick? Are such videos which intend to scare and actions of scaring other Muslims, halal?

Assalamu Aleykum, your Brother Eesa

Light of Heaven · **Re: Scaring Other Muslims -** 11-05-2006

Is it really? Lol, but its fun, when ur just joking at least..
i dunno man lol

**Woodrow** · **Re: Scaring Other Muslims -** 11-05-2006

Iteresting Point of view. I did not see it as scaring I saw it as startling. To me scaring is to place a person in a posistion were they feel that they are in danger.

Startling is a reaction to the unexpected. In my opinion that is much different then instilling fear. Although I suspect there will be at least a few that will equate it with fear rather than being stattled.

amirah_87 · 09:55 PM

As Salaamu Alaykum,

JazaakAllaahu Khayr for bringing this up Akhee. I also thought about this, but did'nt have the actual evidence.
I heard aswell that scaring your sister/brother in Islam is Haraam, and I guess the videos could fall under this.
Wallaahu A'lam

Thanx for providing the Hadeeth, something I've been lookin for quite a while!!

I hope to act upon it now InshaAllah, and Tawbah!!

**Al Habeshi** · **Re: Scaring Other Muslims -** 11-06-2006

Assalamu aleykum,

Quote:

Originally Posted by Woodrow

Iteresting Point of view. I did not see it as scaring I saw it as startling. To me scaring is to place a person in a posistion were they feel that they are in danger.

Startling is a reaction to the unexpected. In my opinion that is much different then instilling fear. Although I suspect there will be at least a few that will equate it with fear rather than being stattled.

See am going to sound like a woos, but I do get scared, I admit that their might be a difference, in the sense that someone might be shocked or something and they know they are not going to die or anything, but actually, for a split second a person does not registed what is happening they just see something popin up from the screen and they might fear for their life because they don't have time to understan the situation. Also, kids do get scared becuse they sometimes do think that the 'monster' might come out and eat them, so that is possible.

mohammed farah · **Re: Scaring Other Muslims -** 11-06-2006

i know what u mean it does scare you at first but later on i see the funny side

Malaikah · **Re: Scaring Other Muslims -** 11-06-2006

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Originally Posted by Woodrow

Iteresting Point of view. I did not see it as scaring I saw it as startling. To me scaring is to place a person in a posistion were they feel that they are in danger.

Believe me I was SCARED!!! A bit startled as well true, but mainly scared.

I think I agree with IsaAbdullah on this matter.

**Woodrow** · **Re: Scaring Other Muslims -** 11-06-2006

If people are actually scared by it and not simply startled I have to agree it is haraam. After reading these I would say it depends a lot on who the joke is being played on. If someone is not aware of what the reaction of the victim will be, it would be best not to do it.

**Al Habeshi** · **Re: Scaring Other Muslims -** 11-06-2006

Woodrow
If people are actually scared by it and not simply startled I have to agree it is haraam. After reading these I would say it depends a lot on who the joke is being played on. If someone is not aware of what the reaction of the victim will be, it would be best not to do it.

I'm glad you have that opinion, though I do feel like a woss lol,

Light of Heaven · **Re: Scaring Other Muslims -** 11-06-2006

I just laugh if someone scares me lol....laugh at myself for getting scared hahaa...

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Light of Heaven Jazzy Status: Offline Posts: 5,441 Reputation: 13646 Rep Power: 36 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dunya a.k.a New York...lol Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: Scaring Other Muslims - 11-05-2006 Is it really? Lol, but its fun, when ur just joking at least.. i dunno man lol __________________ Keep the plight of the Ummah in your Du'as InshaAllah

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Woodrow Abdullah Muhammad Status: Offline Posts: 10,945 Reputation: 53994 Rep Power: 92 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Minnesota Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: Scaring Other Muslims - 11-05-2006 Iteresting Point of view. I did not see it as scaring I saw it as startling. To me scaring is to place a person in a posistion were they feel that they are in danger. Startling is a reaction to the unexpected. In my opinion that is much different then instilling fear. Although I suspect there will be at least a few that will equate it with fear rather than being stattled. __________________

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amirah_87 Account Disabled Status: Offline Posts: 7,309 Reputation: 18127 Rep Power: 0 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: 16°53'39.06"N 43°48'5.35"E Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: Scaring Other Muslims - 11-05-2006 As Salaamu Alaykum, JazaakAllaahu Khayr for bringing this up Akhee. I also thought about this, but did'nt have the actual evidence. I heard aswell that scaring your sister/brother in Islam is Haraam, and I guess the videos could fall under this. Wallaahu A'lam Thanx for providing the Hadeeth, something I've been lookin for quite a while!! I hope to act upon it now InshaAllah, and Tawbah!! Last edited by amirah_87; 11-05-2006 at 09:55 PM.

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mohammed farah LI Oldtimer Status: Offline Posts: 706 Reputation: 2087 Rep Power: 16 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: london Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: Scaring Other Muslims - 11-06-2006 i know what u mean it does scare you at first but later on i see the funny side

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Woodrow Abdullah Muhammad Status: Offline Posts: 10,945 Reputation: 53994 Rep Power: 92 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Minnesota Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: Scaring Other Muslims - 11-06-2006 If people are actually scared by it and not simply startled I have to agree it is haraam. After reading these I would say it depends a lot on who the joke is being played on. If someone is not aware of what the reaction of the victim will be, it would be best not to do it. __________________

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Al Habeshi Eesa Abdullah Status: Offline Posts: 5,781 Reputation: 22093 Rep Power: 49 Join Date: Jan 2006 Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: Scaring Other Muslims - 11-06-2006 Woodrow If people are actually scared by it and not simply startled I have to agree it is haraam. After reading these I would say it depends a lot on who the joke is being played on. If someone is not aware of what the reaction of the victim will be, it would be best not to do it. I'm glad you have that opinion, though I do feel like a woss lol, __________________ إتبعوا ولا تبتدعوا، فقدكفيتم، وكل بدعة ضلالة Follow (the Sunnah) and do not innovate (into it), for verily you have been sufficed. And every innovation is a misguidance. Confused about which religion is true? How can I know? Come and check out some proposed fundamental principles (#1 , #2) to aid you in making a decision.

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Light of Heaven Jazzy Status: Offline Posts: 5,441 Reputation: 13646 Rep Power: 36 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dunya a.k.a New York...lol Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: Scaring Other Muslims - 11-06-2006 I just laugh if someone scares me lol....laugh at myself for getting scared hahaa... __________________ Keep the plight of the Ummah in your Du'as InshaAllah