Eid ul Adha is near........It is the Eid after Hajj as all knows where an animal is sacrificed......But the thing is that many non Muslims ask why there is a brutal act of sacrificing animals??????
First of all it is a dangerous situation if there was no non vegetarians in this world.....There will be alot of cattle all around with scarcity of food for them.....There will be a great loss of wastage of meat as a source of food.....So is that mean you can kill animals as u want.......Islam says no but stay in a balance that you can have animals (not the forbidden ones) as food....
It is forbidden to exploit animals as animals are also considered to have the right to live like us
"There is not a moving (living) creature on earth, nor a bird that flies with its two wings, but are communities like you. We have neglected nothing in the Book, then unto their Lord they (all) shall be gathered"
[al-An'aam 6:38]
Ibn `Abbaas that the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: "Do not use anything in which there is a soul as a target." (Narrated by Muslim, 1957).
Al-Nawawi said:
The Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) forbade detaining or tying up animals (for the purpose of killing them); according to another report, `Do not take anything in which there is a soul as a target.' The scholars said that tying up animals means restraining them whilst they are still alive in order to use them as targets and so on. The words `Do not take anything in which there is a soul as a target' means do not use living animals as targets for shooting as targets made of leather and so on are used. This prohibition means that doing this is haraam. Hence the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said, according to the report narrated by Ibn `Umar which follows this report: "Allaah cursed the one who does that." And because it is torturing animals, a waste of their [animals'] lives, a waste of money, causing the animal to die without slaughtering it in the proper Islamic manner if it is an animal whose meat may be eaten, and wasting an animal from which benefit may be derived in other ways if it is an animal whose meat may not be eaten.
Now coming to the concept of Slaughtering animals in Islam during EID
The slaughtering of animals in Islam should be according to the laws ......
Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) has ordered any person who takes the responsibility of slaughtering the sacrifice, to sharpen his knife and make it a "good" slaughter and let the slaughtered animal die comfortably. (Muslim)
(Sharpen ur knife so that the animal has a fast death which in turn bring less pain for them.... animal die comfortably.......i.e. don't torture it by any mis acts)
These animals are surely slaughtered in the name of Allah but Allah (SWT) made this rule for feeding near ones, poor and needy not for luxury......It is a way of showing happiness on the day of celebration by distributing meat to the people living around the person so that they can also have in a special way....
Now is it putting knife on an animal and killing it painful????? Other popular question
Sometimes what u see is not what is real
........Insha Allah this sites will help to know that in a scientific way
http://www.themodernreligi
http://www.scribd.com/doc/18968848/Conventional-Slaughter-vs-Halal-A-Scientific-Examination This site will provide the total copy of the study
Why do Muslims sacrifice an animal on this day?
During the celebration of Eid al-Adha, Muslims commemorate and remember Abraham's trials, by themselves slaughtering an animal such as a sheep, camel, or goat. This action is very often misunderstood by those outside the faith.
Allah has given us power over animals and allowed us to eat meat, but only if we pronounce His name at the solemn act of taking life. Muslims slaughter animals in the same way throughout the year. By saying the name of Allah at the time of slaughter, we are reminded that life is sacred.
The meat from the sacrifice of Eid al-Adha is mostly given away to others. One-third is eaten by immediate family and relatives, one-third is given away to friends, and one-third is donated to the poor. The act symbolizes our willingness to give up things that are of benefit to us or close to our hearts, in order to follow Allah's commands. It also symbolizes our willingness to give up some of our own bounties, in order to strengthen ties of friendship and help those who are in need. We recognize that all blessings come from Allah, and we should open our hearts and share with others.
It is very important to understand that the sacrifice itself, as practiced by Muslims, has nothing to do with atoning for our sins or using the blood to wash ourselves from sin. This is a misunderstanding by those of previous generations: "It is not their meat nor their blood that reaches Allah; it is your piety that reaches Him." (Qur'an 22:37)
The symbolism is in the attitude - a willingness to make sacrifices in our lives in order to stay on the Straight Path. Each of us makes small sacrifices, giving up things that are fun or important to us. A true Muslim, one who submits his or herself completely to the Lord, is willing to follow Allah's commands completely and obediently. It is this strength of heart, purity in faith, and willing obedience that our Lord desires from us.
During the celebration of Eid al-Adha, Muslims commemorate and remember Abraham's trials, by themselves slaughtering an animal such as a sheep, camel, or goat. This action is very often misunderstood by those outside the faith.
Allah has given us power over animals and allowed us to eat meat, but only if we pronounce His name at the solemn act of taking life. Muslims slaughter animals in the same way throughout the year. By saying the name of Allah at the time of slaughter, we are reminded that life is sacred.
The meat from the sacrifice of Eid al-Adha is mostly given away to others. One-third is eaten by immediate family and relatives, one-third is given away to friends, and one-third is donated to the poor. The act symbolizes our willingness to give up things that are of benefit to us or close to our hearts, in order to follow Allah's commands. It also symbolizes our willingness to give up some of our own bounties, in order to strengthen ties of friendship and help those who are in need. We recognize that all blessings come from Allah, and we should open our hearts and share with others.
It is very important to understand that the sacrifice itself, as practiced by Muslims, has nothing to do with atoning for our sins or using the blood to wash ourselves from sin. This is a misunderstanding by those of previous generations: "It is not their meat nor their blood that reaches Allah; it is your piety that reaches Him." (Qur'an 22:37)
The symbolism is in the attitude - a willingness to make sacrifices in our lives in order to stay on the Straight Path. Each of us makes small sacrifices, giving up things that are fun or important to us. A true Muslim, one who submits his or herself completely to the Lord, is willing to follow Allah's commands completely and obediently. It is this strength of heart, purity in faith, and willing obedience that our Lord desires from us.
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