Comic Cleric Of The Crescent

Here's a revealing story from the Timesonline:

A Speech by an extremist Muslim cleric praising the London bombers and mocking victims of suicide attacks has been broadcast on the internet to coincide with the anniversary of the July 7 attacks.

The audience laughs as Omar Brooks, a British Muslim convert who also uses the name Abu Izzadeen, makes fun of non-Muslims as “animals” and “cowards”. Brooks — who has previously described the London bombers as “completely praiseworthy” — identifies with the views of Mohammad Sidique Khan, the ringleader of the London attacks. He contrasts the supposed bravery of Khan’s suicide to the “kuffar” (non-Muslims) who are characterised as debauched binge-drinkers who vomit and urinate in the street.

The speech is peppered with jokes that bring laughter from his audience at the Small Heath youth and community centre in Birmingham, where it was filmed last Sunday.

At one point he announces dramatically that the September 11 attacks on the World Trade Center “changed many people’s lives”. After a pause, he brings the house down by adding: “Especially those inside.”

So, this is the Islamic sense of humor? I always wondered why there are so few Muslim comics, not much to laugh about and self deprecating humor is out of the question. Allah is never amused and not easily entertained. As I've said before, it's no wonder these people get in line for "martyrdom."

It would be nice if Izzy had a quick life changing event. Then he could be Allah's court jester.