Timeless wisdom is found in absurdity in these tales of an iconic
Muslim character known as the sagest man in the village -- and also its
biggest fool.
Would you like to know how a thief can turn into a donkey? Whether a cow
can climb a pole? Or why you should spoon yogurt into a lake? Mulla
Nasruddin knows all the answers, and he might also tell you why he rides
his donkey backwards. Whether in the guise of an imam in a mosque or a
beggar in the street, this trickster is never at a loss for a rejoinder,
though it may leave you scratching your head, rolling your eyes, or
laughing out loud. Enjoy twenty-one classic tales about a much-loved
character from Muslim cultures in a book packed with jokes, riddles, and
wisdom and paired with vibrant, theatrical illustrations.