ANIMALS DESERVE NO LESS IN ISLAM
➡ The view of animals within Islam attains the perfect balance, although we have the authority over animals, we must ensure the health and well-being of every living creature that exists alongside us.
➡From the Qur’an, the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad and the narrations of the righteous leaders that came after him, a comprehensive legislative system regarding animals has been created.
➡ Islam has the view that man has authority over the animal kingdom, yet it is an authority that comes with responsibility.
➡ Islamic teachings discuss animal consciousness and that they suffer from pain and pleasure, but unlike humans they do not have the ability to rationalise. Indeed a Dutch team of scientists discovered the release of endorphins in animals, caused by stress and pain. For this, humane treatment is obligatory and an example of that is the manner in which we must co-habit with the animal kingdom. We must allow them to eat, and provide for those animals within our custody.
➡ Often when looking at the Muslim community, there is a perception about the hatred of dogs. We find with the rulings that dogs should generally be kept outside the house, yet that does not give one the right to neglect or mistreat them.
We are humans, expected to act humanly. Caring for Animals is part of our responsibilities. Say no to cruelty, say yes to animal welfarism.
By Mustapha Umar Gwandu, 600level, FVM, UDUS.
➡ The view of animals within Islam attains the perfect balance, although we have the authority over animals, we must ensure the health and well-being of every living creature that exists alongside us.
➡From the Qur’an, the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad and the narrations of the righteous leaders that came after him, a comprehensive legislative system regarding animals has been created.
➡ Islam has the view that man has authority over the animal kingdom, yet it is an authority that comes with responsibility.
➡ Islamic teachings discuss animal consciousness and that they suffer from pain and pleasure, but unlike humans they do not have the ability to rationalise. Indeed a Dutch team of scientists discovered the release of endorphins in animals, caused by stress and pain. For this, humane treatment is obligatory and an example of that is the manner in which we must co-habit with the animal kingdom. We must allow them to eat, and provide for those animals within our custody.
➡ Often when looking at the Muslim community, there is a perception about the hatred of dogs. We find with the rulings that dogs should generally be kept outside the house, yet that does not give one the right to neglect or mistreat them.
We are humans, expected to act humanly. Caring for Animals is part of our responsibilities. Say no to cruelty, say yes to animal welfarism.
By Mustapha Umar Gwandu, 600level, FVM, UDUS.
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