FandyienBut Otto, what about us? Registered Userregular
edited November 2010
Mullah Nasruddin was dreaming that someone had counted nine gold pieces into his hand, but Mullah Nasruddin insisted that he would not accept less than ten pieces. While he was arguing with the man over one gold piece, he was awakened by a sudden noise in the street. Seeing that his hand was empty, Mullah Nasruddin quickly closed his eyes, extended his hand as if he was ready to receive, and said, "Very well, my friend, have it your way. Give me nine."
"Thief, thief! Someone has stolen my camel!" cried Nasrudin.
Finally after the commotion was quietened someone observed, "But Nasrudin, you have no camel."
"Shhh..." said Nasrudin, "I am hoping the thief is unaware of this and the camel will be returned."
t seems that the Master of Mirth and Chief of the Dervishes, Nasrudin, was once called to pontificate on the 'Nature of Allah' in the local mosque. Present were the many Imams and Doctors of the Islamic Law. Out of courtesy and because Nasrudin could not be counted on saying anything worthwhile, these illustrious guests explained and inspired the audience with their eloquence and wisdom.
Finally it was Nasrudin's turn to explain 'the Nature of Allah'.
"Allah ...", started Nasrudin impressively "is ..."
Nasrudin removed and held up an ovoid mauve vegetable from the folds of his turban, " ... an aubergine."
There was uproar at this blasphemy. When order was finally established, Nasrudin was reluctantly asked to explain his words.
"I conclude that everyone has spoken of what they do not know or have not seen. We can all see this aubergine. Is there anyone who can deny that Allah is manifest in all things?"
Nobody could.
"Very well," said Nasrudin, "Allah is an aubergine."
Nasrudin sat on a river bank when someone shouted to him from the opposite side:
"Hey! how do I get to the other side?"
"You are on the other side!" Nasreddin shouted back.
Nasreddin's name is also commonly spelled Nasrudeen, Nasruddin, Nasr ud-Din, Nasredin, Naseeruddin, Nasr Eddin, Nastradhin, Nasreddine, Nastratin, Nusrettin, Nasrettin, Nostradin and Nastradin (lit.: Victory of the Deen).
His name is sometime preceded or followed by a title of wisdom used in the corresponding cultures: "Hoxha", "Khwaje", "Hodja", "Hojja","Hodscha", "Hodža", "Hoca", "Hogea".
In Arabic-speaking countries this character is known as "Juha", "Djoha", "Djuha", "Dschuha", "Giufà", "Chotzas", "Goha" (جحا juḥā), "Mullah", "Mulla", "Mula", "Molla", "Maulana", "Efendi", "Afandi", "Ependi" (أفندي ’afandī), "Hajji". In several cultures his name is just the title.
I'm fully aware of that Joe but switching between one and the other in the same parable seems a bit much
Oh, I misread that as "this page". Yeah, in a single entry it should be consistent.
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FandyienBut Otto, what about us? Registered Userregular
edited November 2010
A man was blowing on his reed pipe, playing a tune, when he accidentally passed wind. Holding the reed pipe behind him, he said:
"If you think you can play better, be my guest."
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yeah i got a lot out of it. but that opening is probably my most memorable in years
i mean i liked bad lieutenant but...
"Thief, thief! Someone has stolen my camel!" cried Nasrudin.
Finally after the commotion was quietened someone observed, "But Nasrudin, you have no camel."
"Shhh..." said Nasrudin, "I am hoping the thief is unaware of this and the camel will be returned."
Finally it was Nasrudin's turn to explain 'the Nature of Allah'.
"Allah ...", started Nasrudin impressively "is ..."
Nasrudin removed and held up an ovoid mauve vegetable from the folds of his turban, " ... an aubergine."
There was uproar at this blasphemy. When order was finally established, Nasrudin was reluctantly asked to explain his words.
"I conclude that everyone has spoken of what they do not know or have not seen. We can all see this aubergine. Is there anyone who can deny that Allah is manifest in all things?"
Nobody could.
"Very well," said Nasrudin, "Allah is an aubergine."
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"Hey! how do I get to the other side?"
"You are on the other side!" Nasreddin shouted back.
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Also this is an awesome thread. And Nasrudin is often a dick
Oh, I misread that as "this page". Yeah, in a single entry it should be consistent.
"If you think you can play better, be my guest."
Theres a senior quote for me.