There's a quieter tradition within Islamic scholarship of anecdote and wit, and this volume gives readers a taste of it. Compiled by Moulana Afzal Ismail, it gathers humorous anecdotes recorded in classical Arabic sources, showing that seriousness of purpose was never at odds with lightness of heart.

This is the first volume in the series, published by Muslims at Work Publications in 2015.

For readers who tend to think of Islamic history as solely a record of scholarship, law, and piety, this collection is a gentle reminder that the same sources also preserved moments of humor and human warmth. It sits comfortably alongside more substantial works on one's shelf, a light companion rather than a replacement for deeper study, and a pleasant way to encounter the personalities of the past from an unfamiliar angle.