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Mr Moo

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There was a young Imam from Leicester…

Feb 22, 2010 10:55pm

There was a young Imam from Leicester Who was known as a charming jester He wore fancy hats And ornate cravats (He made sure they were polyester) One Friday, during Jumah speeching The young Imam was bored of preaching ‘We should leave this fine place To the beach we should race Sun sand and sea will be my teaching!’ The...

The Muslim origins of Valentine’s Day

Feb 13, 2010 10:45am

There are plenty of naysayers who say Islam forbids celebrating Valentine’s Day, that we should be nice to our loved ones all year round.  However, it is all based on the premise that Valentine’s Day is a purely Christian festival.  The origins of Valentine’s Day are quite sketchy. Here is...

Four Lions and the right to offend

Jan 30, 2010 9:45am

[This post first appeared on the Guardian Commentisfree site] Four Lions and the right to offend Some Muslims are gearing up to be offended by Chris Morris’ Four Lions. Others will be having a good old laugh “Muslim Protest at Jihadist Film” – I can see the headlines already. Despite no release date...

Pigs may not fly in heaven

Jan 22, 2010 8:04pm

[This post first appeared on the Guardian Cif Belief section, in answer to the question: Do animals have souls.] Muslims’ complex relationship with animals in this life makes for uncertainty in the next A cursory look at Islamic scriptures would indicate that the souls of animals do not carry on...

Three Things: Muslim Survival Guide For Christmas (Part 2)

Dec 25, 2009 7:25am

It is so hard to see what is allowed and what isn’t, without appearing dull.  Click on the image below....

Muslim Survival Guide For Christmas (Part 1)

Dec 25, 2009 7:13am

It’s not easy being a Muslim at Christmas, so here is our handy guide to help. * Whenever the opportunity presents itself, eat mince pies, dawah works both ways, and most mince pies are now suitable for vegetablarians.  Just to clarify, mince pies are fruit pies and not kheema pies (though...

Chopsbics

Dec 7, 2009 11:02pm

Another fine use for ballpoint pens. I made this all by myself, with a little help from a website somewhere.  BIC pens are just the best.  They are even good to chew. Seriously, if you like eating pens as you write, BIC pens look good and taste great!...

Brass Crescent Awards: Winner of Best Humour Blog

Nov 28, 2009 12:11pm

Just saw that this blog has won the ‘Best Humor Blog’ at the Brass Crescent Awards.  I would have preferred to win ‘Best Humour Blog’ but it’s no use nitpicking over details.  Congrats to all the other winners, especially Faraz Rabbani, Indigo Jo and Muslimah Media Watch. To paraphrase Bob Monkouse: When...

Three Things: Eid Appeal

Nov 26, 2009 4:44pm

Eid Mubarak.  May you be free of second-rate ‘Muslim’ design:  Mosques and/or Arabic in Space. Oh is that the time?  I have washing up to do. Direct link:...