Activism  Animals and Society
Islamic rulings prove: Allah loves animals
Dr. Housni al-Khateeb Shehada
Published: 25.03.09, 23:17
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1. How does he feel about women and non
jason white ,   afula,israel   (03.27.09)
moslims? Does he love them also?
2. We need to read about REALITY as opposed to propaganda
Arthur   (03.29.09)
The truth is that animals are very mistreated in the Middle East. You can google EID Festival and animal cruelty and get plenty and graphic evidence that tradition trumps ideals. The difference between the ME and the west is that in the Middle East you find acceptance of animal cruelty, while in the west there's widespread condemnation. It happens here too, but it's not as widespread and definitely not accepted or grounded in tradition or religious belief. Recently there were reports that in the village of Rahat children are in the habit of burning dogs alive. The local police won't do anything about it. http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/1069462.html There must be an intensive campaign of education about animal rights and the need for compassion, starting with very young children.
3. hahaha I don't
ghostq   (03.30.09)
believe they have spent so much effort to prove that, hahahaha, I guess they were bored that day, what next to prove that god made wet water on purpose.
4. Islam and Animals
NYC Girl   (03.30.09)
According to what I had always heard, Mohammed had a great affection for cats and kept them as pets. However, isn't it the case that dogs are considered to be unclean and are disdained by devout Muslims?
5. # 1 jason white ! YOU STILL ALIVE, MAN :)
Atilla Karagözoğlu   (04.10.09)
WHAT A INTERESTING QUESTION YOU ASKED ! BRAVO. The God loves all his created ones.
6. #4 Dogs, pigs are considered dirty
Ak Christmas ,   ME   (04.10.09)
and they should not bred nor even touched. Some sort of ablution has to be performed when a Muslim come into contact with them.
7. name qhostq
(04.10.09)
loves u too
8. ITS GOOD ! YOU GUYS TALK ABOUT ALLAH (C.C)
atilla karagözoğlu   (04.10.09)
its good. even you make fun on him. its good. He ! He loves all of you ! even some of you behave hopeless in life. remember Him, please ! feel free to make fun on him ! none of us is out from his love. ALLAH (C.C) ! MY ALLAH (C.C) WHO IS IN MY HEART IS MY BEST BUDDY ! I love himmmmm :) he doesnt punish me when I make some mistakes in life. he teaches. than me learn to not repeat my mistakes
9. what about jews?
YOEL   (04.10.09)
we are considered as dogs... do they love us? crappy article
10. That's wright
iad ,   Gaza , Palestine   (04.10.09)
Islam is the religion of Allah . we must respect all the rules Allah put in all religions . We must respect all the prophets . Muslems consider all the prophets are brothers . If someone insulted any prophet (e.g) Musa , Dawood , Suliman or Yousef may be peace be upon them , he will be punished hard .( I hope you publish my blog ) .
11. Does Hamas know this?
S,   (04.10.09)
12. @10 just to be sure
S.   (04.10.09)
Musa = Mozes Dawood = David Suliman = Salomon Yousef = Josef? Right?
13. Who gives a Damn
Phoenix ,   Israel   (04.10.09)
Are you stupid? Why the hell do we care about this crap? Who the hell is making this idiotic articles???? Who gives a damn what the Koran says? Are you an Islamic news site???? Stupid idiots!
14. Why don't you write about the Torah's position on animals?
Eli   (04.10.09)
I think its more important for people here to learn about Judaism's perspective on animals, rather than hearing propaganda about how "Islam surpasses western animal rights groups." YNET should stop its rigid antisemitism against anything that sheds Torah in a good light.
15. Of Course...
Robert ,   New Jersey, USA   (04.10.09)
...Islam loves animals. One needs only look to the monkey president of Iran.
16. Allah loved terrorist animals
zionist forever   (04.10.09)
If they get all these rewards they claim to get for murdering jews then Allah must really love them. Shame its not the dogs that they care about because they do alot more for society than terrorists, Guide dogs, help stop smuggling, pets for the lonely, What does a terrorist do for anybody, their own people included? Your society is short of doctors or engineers you don't teach the kids to study and and then use your knowladge to benefit society you teach them to blow up inocents.
17. oh he LOVED them alright. . . .
John S ,   Houston TX   (04.10.09)
Made love to them that is. . . . .
18. Well that's it then
Steve from Raleigh   (04.10.09)
All Americans will be Muslim within the year.
19. Todays New Islamic Twist
Bill Foonman ,   Jacksonville, USA   (04.10.09)
It's a pity that Allah doesn't have the same regard for human beings. One thing we have all learned is that Islam can be twisted to mean whatever its followers want it to mean. Anyone with half a brain pays no attention to what "The Religion of Peace's" followers believe or not.
20. the only animals islam loves
(04.10.09)
are the arab muslim terrorists around the world. hameed aboughaze iran, los angeles
21. I get it now....he says slay the Jew and the non-muslims
Steven Wilson ,   Anchorage, Alaska   (04.10.09)
And commands everyone to treat them as animals instead. Islam is at peace with the animals. Now I understand. That's why they don't blow up veterinary clinics instead of buildings.....buses ....disco's.....and innocent human bystanders. We all find comfort in the animal rights groups. We are waiting for the human rights groups. Fat chance of that.
22. Come on 8# Allah loves who the Mufti's decide Allah is going
Steven Wilson ,   Anchorage, Alaska   (04.10.09)
to like. Other than that......the religion has been taken over by a bunch of bearded old farts who preach human hatred of infidels if you don't tow the party line. The religion was hijacked by idiots like Bin Laden a long time ago. Gods doing a lot of killing, for being such a compassionate lover of humans.Lets get real.
23. Treat your animals kindly---but beat the hell out of your
women.Is that a god ,   you would serve?NOT!   (04.10.09)
24. Your pigs,especially treat them w/tender loving care.They
taste much better on ,   the barbie mates. AU   (04.10.09)
25. How does this rubbish concern us?
Antonio ,   Haifa   (04.10.09)
Is this an Israeli news site or an Arab one? Why should we be concerned with Mooslims or what they do with their animals, or with anything else that doesn't threaten us, for that matter?
26. Does it specifically mention "Jews are not mammals"?
Daniel ,   Israel   (04.11.09)
27. nice article.
jerusalem   (04.11.09)
28. Moving In The Right Direction
Wisconsin Marshall ,   USA   (04.11.09)
Any actions taken to lessen cruelty to animals are to be encouraged. That's what this article says the muftis are doing. Sometimes there are reports out of the middle east of cruelty inflicted upon dogs or beasts of burden like horses or donkeys. It's good that these jurists are addressing the dog issue. Animal sacrifice for religious reasons should be made a thing of the past, no matter what the religion. The CHAI organization(Concern For Helping Animals In Israel) is excellent along the lines of prevention of cruelty to animals.
29. #25 Israelis are jews only, arabs are not muslims only
JayZ ,   Jerusalem   (04.12.09)
you should educate yourself more and save us the rubbish puzzling you are trying to stir in readers minds
30. Shame about their treatment of human beings...
Ari ,   London UK   (04.12.09)
Systematic, religiously-encouraged genocide against Jews, Hindus, Sikhs, Christians, Buddhists, Zoroastrians and other original Persian religions (among others)... Need I say more? I suppose their comparatively humane treatment of animals must be due to the fact that cats aren't considered infidels...
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