Muslim sense of humour

[Thinker]

As a muslim, I found it absolutely hilarious.

There you go - I told you it was funny. And, I would to add again that the link I posted was to a small take-out clip which just showed one funny section.

 

[Ğħαrєєвαħ]

Greetings of peace and salaam

As far as im aware the vid that was posted on the "funny" thread was this :

Apologies for having the link posted again, i disagree with the whole finding that clip something to laugh about, reason because they are mocking the teaching of Islaam, it is clearly shown in the video. For example they`re,using bad language, since images are haraam in Islaam when that is true, but presenting t in such a way, you can see the sarcasm in the video which in other words is making fun, are you seriously thinking people wont get offended by that vid esp muslims? And since Islaam forbids images in certain ways, are you really thinking the "muslims" will take that serious? All they have is something to laugh about regarding their faith. And again what benefit is there to laugh about something that is to be taken seriously? And how exactly is the ummah benefiting from this?

Yes, we muslims have a sense of humour, but there are limits to when/how the deen isnt presented as it should be but rather in a sarcastic way as shown in the clip. Even the Prophet sallahu alaayhi wa salam forbade laughing too much as it deadens the heart, weakens emaan etc.


I am not trying to be harsh and forgive me if it has seemed as such. insha`Allaah i hope someone makes it a little more clear than i did.

peace

 

[aamirsaab]

^ sis you miss the entire point of that scene. The real issue is he's a "terrorist", who has no problem blowing up his own home grown crows, but out of all things he takes issue with his face being shown on a camera ---> that's the part where you roll on the floor laughing at the absurdity of his thought process.

It's not taking the mick out of Islam or Islamic principles; it's taking the mick out of certain people, who happen to call themselves muslims, that have those attitudes regarding Islam and Islamic principles.

Plus, he's trying to be threatening with a cardboard box on his head. Which is worth rolling on the floor and laughing.

 

[Thinker]

i disagree with the whole finding that clip something to laugh about,

If you look at what we find funny – if you analyse comedy / comedians and look at what they say / do that makes them funny it comes down to jokes about stuff which is taboo and everyday stuff we do which can be shown to be silly. For example Peter Kay (very funny) just stands there and talks about eating garlic bread – “garlic and bread” i.e. he is making fun out of us eating ridiculous things like garlic and bread. Poking fun at ourselves is an aspect of British comedy which (I am told) is not shared by (for example) Americans. The vid clip here is poking fun and is funny, if it doesn’t make you laugh you need to ask yourself some questions!

 

[Ğħαrєєвαħ]

^ sis you miss the entire point of that scene. The real issue is he's a "terrorist", who has no problem blowing up his own home grown crows, but out of all things he takes issue with his face being shown on a camera ---> that's the part where you roll on the floor laughing at the absurdity of his thought process.

It's not taking the mick out of Islam or Islamic principles; it's taking the mick out of certain people, who happen to call themselves muslims, that have those attitudes regarding Islam and Islamic principles.

There is indeed no point im missing out of the whole movie. Are you saying these people are not one those who happen to call themselves muslims that have those attitudes regarding Islam and Islamic principles?

You mentioned in one of your posts how the writers of the movie are not muslims, so exactly who are they to know about muslims who happen to call themselves muslims?

The fact is the movie has bad language, acting stupid, as you mentioned a failed attempt of commiting suicide/bombing, what is there to benefit from that? just something to laugh about and also has no benefit to one, then Islamically this is considered as a waste of time.

 

[Muezzin]

Kinda getting the feeling that a lot of people offended by this film haven't actually seen it.

The thing is, this site isn't about movies as such, so if the discussion carries on in that direction and becomes just a discussion of a film, the thread would probably be closed.

However, this thread has also started a fascinating discussion about the Muslim sense of humour, which I think has pretty good comic potential as a satire of the often absurd things people choose to debate about, but that's just me.

The fact is the movie has bad language, acting stupid, as you mentioned a failed attempt of commiting suicide/bombing, what is there to benefit from that? just something to laugh about and also has no benefit to one, then Islamically this is considered as a waste of time.

Difficult to answer this without launching into a movie review, but I'll paraphrase Fritz Leiber:

Sometimes the best way to really teach somebody is to get them laughing so hard they don't notice the lesson.

 

[M.I.A.]

i remember the bit about eating newspaper which i thought was very funny at the time, also made me think that the actual comedy was written by someone with knowledge of islam and its ways.

on the whole that guy kayvan novak is very talented and riz ahmed is cool also.. worth a watch.

 

[GuestFellow]

As far as im aware the vid that was posted on the "funny" thread was this :

That was the video? I didn't find it offensive...nor did I find it funny. It was rather boring. I rather see terrorists get portrayed like this than compared to dangerous individuals.

 

[Muezzin]

That was the video? I didn't find it offensive...nor did I find it funny. It was rather boring. I rather see terrorists get portrayed like this than compared to dangerous individuals.

Exactly! Precisely! Most accurate! Everybody in the thread is in agreement!

 

[aadil77]

Greetings of peace and salaam

As far as im aware the vid that was posted on the "funny" thread was this :

peace

;D;D;D


sorry but that was hilarious :embarrass (mind the language)

 

[purple]

Personally, the sense of humour is not my taste; however I am not offended by video either.
:wa:

 

[Tyrion]

I can't believe I've never heard of this movie before... I typically find myself enjoying British humor (and the clip was pretty funny), so I'll most likely check this out when I get the chance.

@Thinker: Us Muslims are still human, so yeah, we do (and are allowed to) have a sense of humor... I suppose I can see how a question like this would arise though, as there are definitely some overzealous Muslims out there who give others the wrong impression... (just as there are overzealous members of any faith who seem to discourage the concept of fun or comedy...)

The fact is the movie has bad language, acting stupid, as you mentioned a failed attempt of commiting suicide/bombing, what is there to benefit from that? just something to laugh about and also has no benefit to one, then Islamically this is considered as a waste of time.

Surely you don't actually believe this? By that logic, almost everything we do is a waste of time that should be discouraged... Reading a book, talking to a friend, etc... Lighten up a bit.

 

[Ğħαrєєвαħ]

Surely you don't actually believe this? By that logic, almost everything we do is a waste of time that should be discouraged... Reading a book, talking to a friend, etc... Lighten up a bit.

Assalaamu`Alaaykum brother

Surely i do, or else i wouldnt have posted it! Surely what you said is true, surely are we not required to "try" not to waste time?
Or are we going to sit and say "well, im wasting time already, so then what is wrong in continuing to do so".

I was speaking about it in general!

Are we not as muslims required to speak when there is something that is bad for someone?

However, i may have not seen the movie, so i will end this discussion right this very moment. But there are scenes that are quite worthless! but i wont post them as i feel they are not appropriate.

but please do not tell me to lighten up, i am Alhamdulilaah well and i am aware of what i say. but apologies if it seemed as if i offended anyone or anything.sorry. As i have spoken without watching the movie, so maybe that is regarded as speaking without knowledge. may Allaah forgive me and grant all the members of this forum happiness in this life and the hereafter and guide those who are not on the path of siraat al mustaqeen Ameen

peace

 

[LauraS]

What about this? XD

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-Ge84bGOXo&feature=related

 

[GuestFellow]

^ That was funny.