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Abstract
This study aims to analyze humor in the Prophet Muhammad’s tradition (Ḥadith) to refute the stereotypical allegations that humor contradicts Islam and that the Prophet had no sense of humor. It entails a pragmatic and rhetorical analysis of fifteen Ḥadiths focusing on how Prophet Muhammad used humor to persuade his audience to adhere to his moral teachings. The analysis reveals how the use of rhetorical strategies that flout Gricean maxims generates laughter and how pragmatic implicature contributes to interpreting humour within the context of Relevance theory. The study utilizes pragmatic and rhetorical tools, including Grice’s maxims (1975) as discussed by Horn (1984/2004), Sperber and Wilson (1986/1995), and Raskin and Attardo (1994). It also explores figures of speech like puns from the relevance theory of humor (Yus, 2016). The analysis incorporates insights from Muslim scholars to ensure a comprehensive understanding of meanings and interpretations in line with Islamic principles. The findings of this study suggest that humor can be an effective tool of persuasion, especially in the context of religious discourse.