Saw this amazing video "Axis of Evil : comedy tour" by a group of American comedians. Most of them muslims. This is an amazing show put together to laugh at the situation that many muslims face in the west as well as in the developing world.
This video has an american of middle-eastern origin who makes fun of the hypocrisy of the muslims in America and middle east who would call themselves muslims but indulge in all vices - yet frown on him for making jokes about muslims. The theme is largely post 9/11 and how the muslim world is adapting to changing realities and being seen as outsiders - by the westerners.
Humor is a great way to reach out to people of differing cultures and religions. It is cool simply because it breaks ice easily and can break prejudice and build understanding. But this has to be done with good intentions and a clean heart. If there is malice, jealousy or plain petty-mindedness it spoils the fun.
The most important is the ability to laugh at oneself..and iam happy as a community, muslims are learning to do it. Hats off to Ahmed Ahmed, Preacher moss and the likes of him....they are doing greater service to the cause of building bridges between people than all the Mullahs and religious preachers....
Hats off to people who build bridges, bring understanding, promote peace, harmony and love.
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