Mulla Nasrudin’s wife was always after him to stop drinking. This time, she waved a newspaper in his face and said, ”Here is another powerful temperance moral. ’Young Wilson got into a boat and shoved out into the river, and … Continue reading →

Mulla Nasrudin stormed into the Postmaster General’s office and shouted, ”I am being pestered by threatening letters, and I want somebody to do something about it.” ”I am sure we can help,” said the Postmaster General. ”That’s a federal offense. … Continue reading →

One day, Nasrudin was repairing his roof and was interrupted by a stranger knocking on his door. “What do you want?” Nasrudin shouted down to him from the roof. “Come down so I can tell you,” the stranger replied. Nasrudin … Continue reading →

Nasrudin the smuggler was leading a donkey that had bundles of straw on its back. An experienced border inspector spotted Nasrudin coming to his border. “Halt,” the inspector said. “What is your business here?” “I am an honest smuggler!” replied … Continue reading →

Nasrudin and a friend were watching Nasrudin’s children. .The friend asked Nasrudin’s young son, “What is a dilettante?” The son replied, “That is a herb used for seasoning.” A delighted Nasrudin turned to his friend and said, “Did you hear … Continue reading →