Arab humor

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Wit and humor in Arab culture

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Arabic culture

Architecture

Styles

* Islamic
* Yemeni
* Nabataean
* Umayyad
* Abbasid
* Fatimid
* Moorish
* Mamluk

Features

* Ablaq
* Alfiz
* Arabesque
* Arabic dome
* Banna'i
* Gardens
* Girih
* Horseshoe arch
* Howz
* Hypostyle
* Islamic calligraphy
* Islamic geometric patterns
* Islamic ornament
* Iwan
* Liwan
* Mashrabiya
* Riad
* Mosaic
* Multifoil arch
* Muqarnas
* Nagash painting
* Qadad
* Reflecting pool
* Riwaq
* Sahn
* Socarrat
* Stucco decoration
* Tadelakt
* Vaulting
* Voussoir
* Windcatcher
* Zellij

Types

* Albarrana tower
* Alcázar
* Bazaar
* Caravanserai
* Bimaristan
* Hammam
* Kasbah
* Madrasa
* Maqam
* Mazar
* Mosque
* Medina quarter
* Qalat
* Ribat
* Sabil
* Shadirvan
* Tekyeh
* Well house
* Zawiya

Art

Styles

* Ancient South Arabian art
* Nabataean art
* Islamic art
* Fatimid art
* Mamluk art

Types

* Arabic calligraphy
* Arabic graffiti
* Arab carpet
* Arabic miniature
* Arabic pottery
* Palestinian wood carving
* Islamic embroidery
* Islamic hardstone carving
* Islamic garden
* Islamic glass
* Islamic ivory carving
* Islamic Metalwork

Features

* Arabesque
* Arabic geometric patterns
* Banna'i
* Damascus steel
* Damask
* Girih tiles
* Hedwig glass
* Kiswah
* Muqarnas
* Pseudo-Arabic
* Zellij

Cuisine

* Khalij (Arabian Peninsula)
* Arab Mashriq (Levant)
* Mashriq (Mesopotamia)
* Mawset (Egypt)
* Mawset (Sudan)
* Arab Maghreb (North Africa)

Dress

Headwear

* Agal
* Battoulah
* Haik
* Keffiyeh
* Litham
* Madhalla
* Sidara
* Taqiyah
* Tantour
* Tarboush (fez)
* Turban

Clothing

* Abaya
* Bisht
* Burnous
* Djellaba
* Durra'ah
* Fouta towel
* Izaar
* Jellabiya
* Kaftan
* Macawis
* Robe of honour
* Sirwal
* Takchita
* Thawb
* Tiraz

Music

Theory

* Arabic maqam
* Arab tone system
* Algerian scale
* Jins
* Lazma
* Quarter tone
* Rhythm in Arabic music
* Tarab
* Teslim
* Arabic musical instruments
* Great Book of Music
* Kitab al-Aghani

Genres

* Arabic pop
* Arabic hip hop
* Arabic rock
* Arabic jazz
* Classical Arab music
* Opera
* Al Jeel
* Khaliji
* Raï

Art music

* Andalusian classical music
* Andalusi nubah
* Bashraf
* Dawr
* Dulab
* Layali
* Malhun
* Iraqi maqam
* Mawwal
* Muwashshah
* Qasidah
* Qudud Halabiya
* Sama'i
* Tahmilah
* Taqsim
* Waslah

Folk

* Ataaba
* Algerian Raï
* Bedouin
* Chaabi (Algeria)
* Chaabi (Morocco)
* Egyptian folk
* Fann at-Tanbura
* Fijiri
* Gnawa (North Africa)
* Liwa
* Mawwal
* Mezwed
* Samri
* Sawt
* Shaabi
* Zajal

Dance

* Ardah
* Belly dance
* Dabke
* Deheyeh
* Guedra
* Hagallah
* Khaleegy
* Liwa
* Mizmar
* Ouled Nail
* Raqs Sharqi
* Samri
* Shamadan
* Schikhatt
* Tahtib
* Tanoura
* Yowlah
* Zār

Scripts

* Old Arabic
* Nabataean Arabic
* Paleo-Arabic
* Classical Arabic
* Modern Standard Arabic

Literature

Prose

* Epic literature
* Saj (ryhmed prose)
* Maqama
* Love in Arabic literature
* Arabic erotic literature
* Arabic grimoires
* Literary_criticism
* Arabic short story
* Tabaqat
* Tezkire
* Rihla
* Mirrors for princes

Islamic

* Quran
* Tafsir
* Hadith
* Sīra
* Fiqh
* Aqidah

Poetry

* Anthologies
* Poets
* Pre-Islamic Arabic poetry
* Modern Arabic poetry

Genres

* Madih
* Hija
* Rithā'
* Waṣf
* Ghazal
* Khamriyyah
* Tardiyyah
* Khawal
* Fakhr
* Hamasah

Forms

* Diwan
* Qasida
* Muwashshah
* Urjūza
* Mathnawi
* Ruba'i
* Nasīb
* Riddles
* Kharja
* Zajal
* Mawwal
* Nabati
* Ghinnawa
* Humayni

Arabic prosody

* Bayt
* Ṭawīl
* Madīd
* Basīṭ
* Kamil
* Wāfir
* Hazaj
* Rajaz
* Ramal
* Munsariħ
* Khafīf
* Muqtaḍab
* Mujtathth
* Muḍāriʿ
* Sarīʿ
* Mutaqārib
* Mutadārik

National literatures of Arab States

* Algeria
* Bahrain
* Comoros
* Djibouti
* Egypt
* Iraq
* Jordan
* Kuwait
* Lebanon
* Libya
* Mauritania
* Morocco
* Oman
* Palestine
* Qatar
* Saudi Arabia
* Somalia
* Sudan
* Syria
* Tunisia
* U.A.E.
* Yemen

Science

* Arabic chemistry
* Arabic astrology
* Arabic astronomy
* Arabic geography
* Arabic Golden Age
* Arabic mathematics
* Arabic medicine
* Arabic psychology
* Arabic technology

Philosophy

* Early Arabic Philosophy
* Islamic Aristotelianism
* Islamic Platonism
* Islamic Logic
* Kalam
* Sufi metaphysics
* Sufi philosophy
* Farabism
* Avicennism
* Averroism

Concepts

* Al-aql al-faal
* Aql bi-l-fi'l
* Al-Insān al-Kāmil
* Dhati
* Peace
* Arcs of Descent and Ascent
* Asabiyyah
* Hal
* Irfan
* Nafs
* Qadar
* Qalb

Texts

* Liber de Causis
* The Theology of Aristotle
* Al-isharat
* The Book of the Apple
* Encyclopedia of the Brethren of Purity
* The Incoherence of the Philosophers
* The Incoherence of the Incoherence
* Hayy ibn Yaqdhan
* Theologus Autodidactus
* On the Harmony of Religions and Philosophy
* Muqaddimah
* Sicilian Questions
* Fusus al-Hikam

Mythology

* Ababil
* Atlantis of the Sands
* Bahamut
* Beast of the Earth
* Book of Idols
* Book of Wonders
* Buraq
* Dandan
* Falak
* Ghoul
* Hinn
* Houri
* Ifrit
* Iram of the Pillars
* Jinn
* Karkadann
* Kujata
* Luqman
* Magic carpet
* Marid
* Mount Qaf
* Nasnas
* One Thousand and One Nights
* Qareen
* Qutrub
* Roc
* Shaddad
* Shadhavar
* Shams al-Ma'arif
* She-Camel of God
* Wāḳwāḳ
* Zulfiqar
* Zarqa al Yamama

Fictional Arab people

* Aladdin
* Abdul Alhazred
* Ali Baba
* Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad
* Battal Gazi
* Hayy ibn Yaqdhan
* Kara Ben Nemsi
* King Marsile
* Layla and Majnun
* Othello
* Palamedes
* Princess Jasmine
* Ra's al Ghul
* Sindbad
* Talia al Ghul

Spirituality

North Arabian deities

* Allah
* Al-‘Uzzá
* Al-Lat
* Manāt
* Dushara
* Chaabou
* Manaf
* Nuha
* Al-Kutbay
* Asira
* Awal
* Azizos
* Bajir
* Quzah
* Manāt
* Manāt
* A'ra
* Abgal
* Aglibol
* Al-Qaum
* Atarsamain
* Baalshamin
* Bēl
* Hubal
* Suwa'
* Theandrios
* Wadd
* Malakbel
* Orotalt
* Ruda
* Sa'd
* Yarhibol
* Isāf and Nā'ila

South Arabian deities

* Almaqah
* Amm
* Anbay
* Athtar
* Dhat-Badan
* Haubas
* Ta'lab
* Qaynan
* Basamum
* Dhul Khalasa
* Haukim
* Nasr
* Sīn
* Ya'uq
* Yaghūth
* Yatha

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Arab humor refers to the various forms of humor that exist within the Arab world. It is an important aspect of Arab culture and reflects the complexities and nuances of the Arab world. Arab humor is known for being witty, clever, and sarcastic. It often involves wordplay, puns, and irony.[1][2] One common form of Arab humor is political satire, where political leaders and public figures are ridiculed and criticized through humor. This type of humor can be found in television shows, cartoons, and social media.[3] Arab humor also includes jokes that are based on social norms and traditions. These jokes often poke fun at things that are considered taboo or unconventional. For example, jokes about gender roles, and family dynamics are common.[4]

## History

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Arab humor has a long history, dating back to ancient times. Arab literature, particularly poetry, is known for its use of humor. In the pre-Islamic era, poets used humor to criticize and satirize their rulers and the society in which they lived. This tradition continued into the Islamic era, with the famous Arab poet, Al-Mutanabbi, being known for his use of satire and irony.[5]

In modern times, Arab humor has been shaped by political and social events. The Arab Spring, for example, inspired a wave of political satire and humor across the Arab world. In countries like Egypt and Tunisia, satirical television shows and social media accounts emerged, using humor to criticize their governments and leaders.

Despite its popularity, Arab humor can be controversial. In some cases, jokes and satire have led to arrests and even imprisonment. In countries like Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, authorities have cracked down on comedians and satirists who criticize the government or social norms.

## References

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1. ^ "Satire and Comedy in the Arab World". 2020-12-15. `{{cite journal}}`: Cite journal requires `|journal=` (help)
2. ^ Al-Sawaeer, Sara; Rabab’Ah, Ghaleb; Power, Andrew J. (2022-12-31). "Humor in the Arabic comedy show, N2O". Cogent Arts & Humanities. 9 (1): 2082019. doi:10.1080/23311983.2022.2082019.
3. ^ "The Comic Edge: Arabic Humor". Words Without Borders. Retrieved 2023-04-21.
4. ^ Kìshtainy, Khalid (2009), Stephan, Maria J. (ed.), "Humor and Resistance in the Arab World and Greater Middle East", Civilian Jihad: Nonviolent Struggle, Democratization, and Governance in the Middle East, New York: Palgrave Macmillan US, pp. 53–63, doi:10.1057/9780230101753_5, ISBN 978-0-230-10175-3, retrieved 2023-04-21
5. ^ Tales of Juha : classic Arab folk humor. Salma Khadra Jayyusi, Matthew R. Sorenson, Faisal Khadra, Christopher Tingley. Northampton, Mass.: Interlink Books. 2007. ISBN 978-1-56656-641-4. OCLC 69013122.`{{cite book}}`: CS1 maint: others (link)

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