Mullah Nasruddin is undoubtedly the best-known trickster and wit in human history. In some tales. Mullah is the smart joker taking others for a ride. In other stories, he's the one who becomes a fool. In yet others, the joke swings both ways and one isn't exactly sure who has fooled whom! Many tales are awash with unabashed nonsense and unbridled humour-where Nasruddin play the wise man, the fool, the victim or the prankster in turns! For centuries, Nasruddin has been amusing people throughout the world.