During a lively fundraising call on The Deen Show, a sister called in with one request: tell the joke before she had to go to sleep, as she was getting up early with her two children who would be fasting the next day. What followed was one of the funniest moments in the show’s history.
The Joke About the Second Wife
The joke goes like this: an Amir announces that every man in the kingdom must take a second wife, or he will be executed. One man knows his wife will never accept this, so he goes home crying. His wife asks what is wrong, and through his tears he explains the terrible decree.
“She’s quiet for a minute, and then she goes: ‘Alhamdulillah, it’s good news then!’ He goes: ‘Why?’ She says: ‘You’ll die a shaheed!'”
Laughter and Light-Heartedness in Islam
This humorous moment is a beautiful reminder that Islam is not a religion of doom and gloom. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) himself was known to joke with his companions, and humor has always had a place in Muslim life:
- The sister’s devotion was clear: she was raising her children to fast and making dua for the community
- Even during a fundraiser in the last third of the night, there was room for laughter and joy
- Humor strengthens bonds between Muslims and makes the faith accessible and relatable
The beauty of the Muslim community shines in moments like these: a mother preparing her children for fasting, a brother sharing a clean joke to bring joy, and a community coming together for a noble cause, all while maintaining the spirit of generosity and good humor that Islam encourages.
