Muslims and Humour

<p>This thought-provoking collection offers a multi-disciplinary approach on the subject of humour Muslims and Islam.</p><p> Beginning with theoretical perspectives and scriptural guidance on permissible and restricted humour the volume presents a variety of case studies about Muslim comedic practices in various cultural political and religious contexts.</p><p> This unprecedented scholarship sheds new light on common misconceptions about humour and laughter in Islam and deftly tackles sensitive themes from blasphemy to freedom of speech.</p><p> Chapter 9 is available Open Access via OAPEN under CC-BY-NC-ND licence.</p>