Are We Amusing Our Hearts to Death?

One hadith states: 'Laugh not too much; for too much laughter deadens the heart.'1 This isn't to say that laughter or humour must be avoided altogether; for laughter and light-heartedness, in moderation, are prophetic Sunnahs that helps lighten burdens, ease anxiety and bring about joy to oneself and to others. Indeed, there is little virtue in…