Islam & comedy
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Islam & comedy
Despite it looking as if so many Muslims have no sense of humour, especially with the latest events, here's a nice little piece on the subject from The Economist.
http://www.economist.com/node/21540233
http://www.economist.com/node/21540233
#2
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Re: Islam & comedy
Strange that the article was printed 10 months ago! I did snigger at this comment from one reader;
"I don't understand why the author of this is saying Muslims don't have a sense of humor. The Prophet Muhammad himself made jokes, which shows that his followers should also have a sense of humor and not be solely about being die-hard followers."
Personally, I would love to read the Prophet's Joke Book. Must be one of the shortest books on the shelf.
"I don't understand why the author of this is saying Muslims don't have a sense of humor. The Prophet Muhammad himself made jokes, which shows that his followers should also have a sense of humor and not be solely about being die-hard followers."
Personally, I would love to read the Prophet's Joke Book. Must be one of the shortest books on the shelf.
#4
Re: Islam & comedy
Islam and comedy in one sentence...hmmm....well, unless it is about the EVIL West....and even then
#5
Re: Islam & comedy
Drink up! for tomorrow you are going to Hell
But Alas! Some of you are in Dohell...
#6
Re: Islam & comedy
By the way, I got to ask; why does Islam stipulate that men must show their ankles?
Last edited by Boomhauer; Sep 23rd 2012 at 2:21 pm.
#11
Re: Islam & comedy
Unless you live in worse of a hell than Dohell and Dohell is close...then there may be a little sliver of hope for you.
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Re: Islam & comedy
There is (was?) a guy in Bahrain called Nader Shaheen (he worked for one of the banks) who did stand-up, after-dinner speaking, etc. He performed at the Edinburgh Fringe a couple of times - his routine was basically an appeal for religious tolerance etc, but spoken in a comedy context. He wore a thobe on stage etc etc.
And what about that Omid Djalili (sp?) - he's quite funny when the mood takes him.
And what about that Omid Djalili (sp?) - he's quite funny when the mood takes him.
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Re: Islam & comedy
There is (was?) a guy in Bahrain called Nader Shaheen (he worked for one of the banks) who did stand-up, after-dinner speaking, etc. He performed at the Edinburgh Fringe a couple of times - his routine was basically an appeal for religious tolerance etc, but spoken in a comedy context. He wore a thobe on stage etc etc.
And what about that Omid Djalili (sp?) - he's quite funny when the mood takes him.
And what about that Omid Djalili (sp?) - he's quite funny when the mood takes him.
Omid Djalili isn't a Muslim.
He's a follower of the Baha'i faith. Info here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bah%C3%A1%27%C3%AD_Faith