Many people (in the West), who have been hugely influenced by negative media stereotypes of Muslims, believe that Muslims are not humorous people. Contrary to this belief, Muslims actually enjoy a laugh!!

Although after saying this, Muslims do abide by some basic rules on making jokes (such as humour being within the limits of Islamic tolerance, and not going beyond the bounds of truth.)

Below are a nice collection of Islamic ancedotes and humorous stories. If you know of any humorous jokes or ancedotes, then please do send them in to me!

Most of the stories below are of a well-known and much-loved folk hero throughout the Muslim world – Mullah Nasruddin. Sometimes he seems foolish, but really he is wise. Stories like this one are told from China to Africa, and beyond.

Nasruddin Goes Fishing
One day, Mullah Nasruddin decided to go fishing. He called upon his good friend Rabbi Moishe, got their poles and bait together, rented a small rowboat at the local harbor, and off to sea they went.
After an amazing afternoon of fishing, the two men had caught thirty fish. An elated Mullah Nasruddin said to Rabbi Moishel, “Better mark this spot so we can come here tomorrow!”

The next day Mullah Nasruddin met up with Rabbi Moishe at the rental harbor for another day of fishing.

“Did you mark the spot?” Mullah Nasruddin asked Rabbi Moishe confidentially.

“Of couse,” replied Rabbi Moishe, “I painted a big white X on the bottom of the rowboat.”

“You fool!” Shouted Mullah Nasruddin and slapped his forehead, “What if we can’t rent that same boat today?!?!?”

Nasruddin And The Judge
One day, Joe Christian passed by a restaurant…