Language Jokes

August 18, 2011

Last week, I was explaining the concept of the Muslim shahada to my best friend and his family. I recited it for them in Arabic, and Michael – with his typical deadpan, unexpected humor – asked, “Do you speak Arabic with a French accent?”

I braced myself. “No. Why?”

“Because I’m pretty sure you just said wa Muhammad ras-ooh la la!”

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One Response to “Language Jokes”

  1. Charles Curtis Says:

    And, incidentally, you also (inadvertently?) just made yourself a Muslim. Cagey one that old Rasool al Raheem.. Gotta watch it, or else the shariah’s gonna getchya..


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