Category Archives: writing

Four Lions and the right to offend

Posted on January 30, 2010 by Mr Moo

[This post first appeared on the Guardian Commentisfree site] Four Lions and the right to offend Some Muslims are gearing up to be offended by Chris Morris’ Four Lions. Others will be having a good old laugh “Muslim Protest at … Continue reading →

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Pigs may not fly in heaven

Posted on January 23, 2010 by Mr Moo

[This post first appeared on the Guardian Cif Belief section, in answer to the question: Do animals have souls.] Muslims’ complex relationship with animals in this life makes for uncertainty in the next A cursory look at Islamic scriptures would … Continue reading →

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Chopsbics

Posted on December 8, 2009 by Mr Moo

Another fine use for ballpoint pens. I made this all by myself, with a little help from a website somewhere.  BIC pens are just the best.  They are even good to chew. Seriously, if you like eating pens as you … Continue reading →

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Brass Crescent Awards: Winner of Best Humour Blog

Posted on November 28, 2009 by Mr Moo

Just saw that this blog has won the ‘Best Humor Blog’ at the Brass Crescent Awards.  I would have preferred to win ‘Best Humour Blog’ but it’s no use nitpicking over details.  Congrats to all the other winners, especially Faraz … Continue reading →

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A big heap of thanks

Posted on December 21, 2008 by Mr Moo

Many thanks to all who voted for me at the Brass Crescent awards.  I ended up getting three honourable mentions in three categories, Best Blog, Best Post or series, and Best Humour Blog*. The inner Klingon in me is pleased. … Continue reading →

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Brass Crescent 2008

Posted on November 30, 2008 by Mr Moo

The brass crescent award nominees have  been announced, and this blog has three nominations! Best blog, best humour blog, and best post or series!  Baby Moo would be so proud, if he could understand what a blog is, or what … Continue reading →

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America's outcast Muslims

Posted on November 3, 2008 by Mr Moo

America’s outcast Muslims Guardian: Once Bush backers, Muslims today are staunch Democrats. But both Obama and McCain shun them.  Interesting article in the Guardian. The accompanying video is also interesting, if only for the author of the article (in a … Continue reading →

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On Poverty…

Posted on October 15, 2008 by Mr Moo

I was thinking about what to write for blog action day, but the truth is I wouldn’t know where to start Would I start with this week – where in my work for an ngo I was on flight to … Continue reading →

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[19/32] Sometimes there are not enough words

Posted on September 24, 2008 by Mr Moo

Muslims are beginning to understand how to insert our words and idioms into English.  It is not a new thing .  But there are some words that yet need to be invented. There needs to be a word for the … Continue reading →

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Marry not a writer

Posted on September 18, 2008 by Mr Moo

Marry not a writer, an excreter of wit For those charms that attract you are from an addict Their habits are rubbish for a partner in life Writers are strange folk (whether as husband or wife) It will take a … Continue reading →

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