In Islam, animals must be treated with kindness and compassion. It is a requirement to provide animals with proper care, nutrition, and protection. Abuse or mistreatment of animals is considered "haram." Witnessing the raising of animals and their sacrifice is necessary to avoid sinful activities.

Reference: The Quran emphasizes that animals are communities like humans (Surah Al-An'am, 6:38), and the Hadith highlights the importance of treating animals kindly and mercifully. This comparison between animals and humans means they have relations with their families who we separate and manipulate for our sake.

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Unethical trading practices and exploitation of animals for profit, such as overbreeding or inhumane transportation is sinful. Commercializing animal life is considered by many as haram, and consumers are the driving factors that stir the industry to more intensity. By paying for animal products regardless of how they came about, is categorized as complicity in haram practice.

Reference: The Prophet Muhammad forbade unjust exploitation in trade and encouraged fair and honest transactions. This includes full transparency from the merchant and real need from consumer, if the topic involves a being’s life.

Practices such as genetic modifications or cruel treatments of animals that cause them harm or suffering are against Islamic principles. Natural living in the fields and fresh grass is what the animal deserves, modifying their lifestyle, their food intake, their body chemistry or anything of the sort is considered sinful.

Reference: The Hadith discourages any harm or cruelty to animals, and there is a general principle of avoiding harmful actions in Islamic jurisprudence.

Moreover, force breeding and production includes: forced simulations of males, forced injections to impregnate females, genetic manipulations, etc… all fall under the sin of lust.

Muslims are called to be stewards of Allah's creation, which includes caring for animals and the environment with respect and responsibility. This stewardship involves not only conservation but also ensuring all creatures are treated with dignity and kindness.

Reference: The Qur'an 35:39 emphasizes this role, stating, "It is He who has made you successors upon the earth," highlighting a responsibility to care for the planet and its inhabitants. This guardianship reflects the Islamic principle of Khilafah, where humans are entrusted to protect and preserve the natural world as part of their faith.

Overconsumption and wasting of resources, including meat, is discouraged in Islam. Consuming more than what is necessary or causing excessive harm to animals for personal indulgence is not in line with Islamic teachings. Meat and animal products are considered extremely nutritious sources, that can easily be considered gluttonous if eaten frequently and can cause harm not only to the victims but to the eaters as well.

Reference: The Quran emphasizes moderation in consumption (Surah Al-A'raf, 7:31), and the Hadith teaches against extravagance. Avoiding Israf.

Islamic law (Sharia) allows the consumption of meat when necessary, such as for sustenance or nutritional needs. However, consuming meat for mere preference or taste, especially when alternatives are available, is considered wasteful and unjustifiable.

For survival or if one is not able to provide food then killing an animal is considered Halal.

Reference: The purpose of consumption is inferred from the Quran and the Hadith, which emphasize the need to be mindful of what one consumes.

The process of slaughtering animals in Islam, known as "zabiha" or "halal slaughter," requires a specific set of guidelines. To witness and ensure “rahma” during the process. The words “Allahu Akbar” should be announced by the consumer of the meat, nothing is mentioned about paying someone to raise and slaughter animals for you. One needs to kill or witness the life of the animal and their own killing to evaluate the need and to hold responsibility every time and ensure Rahma. Shar3an is to look.

Reference: The Quran specifies that meat should be slaughtered in the name of God (Surah Al-An'am, 6:121), and the Hadith provides details on the correct way to perform the slaughter.

Permits and orders from God are meant for the reader not to be conducted with another person’s hands. To butcher or raise on my behalf is not Islamic and doesn’t go with Quran.

The empathy and consideration of an animal's feelings and pain during farming and slaughter are important in Islam. Avoiding undue suffering is a fundamental principle. The dairy industry is part of the most immoral activities done by man. Cows go through so much psychological and industrial pain and discomfort for the entirety of their lives, especially female cows. Good Muslims should avoid discomfort and cries of any animal done for their sake, and tend their wounds which should not be done in the first place if caging the animal is not necessary.

Reference: The Hadith is rich with teachings about the importance of minimizing the suffering of animals during and before their slaughter.

Unsustainable farming practices and environmental harm can be seen as incompatible with the Islamic principle of stewardship (khilafah) over the Earth. Man is the protector of the lands. Animal farming is the leading cause to Zoonotic Diseases (Bird Flu, Swine Flu, Salmonella, E. coli), Antibiotic-resistant Bacteria, Outbreaks (Mad Cow, Foot & Mouth, Newcastle disease, etc..), Waste Pollution, Air Pollution from feeding operations, Water Contamination, Climate Change, Mental Health Issues for Animals, Physical Health Issues for Animals, Deforestation, Overfishing, Overgrazing, Environmental Degradation, Resource Depletion.

Islam promotes responsible stewardship of all natural resources.

Reference: The Quran calls on humanity to be stewards of the Earth (Surah Al-Baqarah, 2:164), and the Hadith emphasizes the responsibility of protecting the environment.

The societal implications of mass animal farming, including resource depletion, food security, and ethical concerns, should be considered in Islamic ethics, as they relate to justice and the well-being of society.

There are also the psychological impacts on kids, where parents normalize slaughter. Or in most cases hide the real facts of slaughter from their children. Even adults are not able to witness the wrong doings because society and corrupt corporations hide the process from the public’s eyes.

Unhygienic or overcrowded conditions in animal farming can lead to the spread of diseases that can affect both animals and humans. Islam encourages the preservation of health and prohibits actions that can lead to harm or disease.

Modifications like genetic manipulation, selective breeding, nutritional substitutes, unnatural caging, forced impregnation, hormones, forced ejaculation, maximum breeding mentality, immoral testing, steroids, clippings, cloning and so much more that affect the natural food system created by God.

Such manipulations cause diseases and harm our bodies, which is Haram.

Our excessive and unnatural demand for meat has caused people more harm than peace. Slaughterhouses, animal agriculture businesses and adult consumers are to blame.

Reference: Islamic jurisprudence often considers the preservation of health and the avoidance of harm as guiding principles in decisions related to food and consumption. Disrespecting the natural order on Earth is ill-advised.

Practices within industrialized animal farming, such as excessive use of resources, land, and water, can be seen as wasteful and contrary to the principle of avoiding "israf" (extravagance and waste). Animal sacrifices are usually conducted when there is scarce resources, today most of our resources are given to the animals we eat and exploit instead using the these resources for ourselves.

Reference: The Quran prohibits extravagance and waste (Surah Al-An'am, 6:141), and the Hadith further emphasizes the importance of conserving resources.

Muslims should avoid selfishness “takabur” and stay humble.

To think highly above all animals builds selfish characters. The source of evil deeds always comes from selfishness. Killing to survive is the only evil deed permissible to conduct across all creatures on Earth. Most humans are ignorant to the facts that animals feel and some humans have a temper over their status as humans over animals, with high tempers humans can cause harm towards animals when they do not abide, or when they try to escape death and harm.

Muslims tend to confuse their roles with animals. Rather than caring for the planet and the beings, many regard the gift of the world to be their own to do whatever they please in it. What is permitted can easily be turned into a sin if misused.

The meat, dairy, and egg industry thrive from spreading false knowledge. Making consumers think that we must consume animal products to survive and be strong.

Also by advertising false messages brings “fetna” and deception in our communities. Most if not all industry leaders lie in the messages they put in animal packages, mentioning they are happy, free range and halal, which is obviously lies to make us buy their products.

Cooking smell and advertising using smell should be a free invitation for the people surrounding you. It is in Hadith that if someone smells your food must give, with no conditions like making a payment. This can fall under 2ebtezaz!. Using animal flesh which is sacred for commercial reasons can fall under sinful practices.

It is haram to know haram is being done and ignore its existence, especially when you are part of its reality.

In Islam knowledge of haram practice should be known and not hidden nor ignored by those who know. It is also part of protection and honor, when those who are aware of suffering should try to stop it and influence society with better ways.

Probably the most important task for a community is to avoid evil deeds with each other and against nature. By inviting people to consume with you exploited animal meats and products, you are spreading evil amongst the community. By not boycotting such evil amongst us, inclusion of evil becomes part of our lives.

If you see something in the world that needs fixing, like the social system, food system, or any system that you are able to change with your own hands, it is advised to change and it is honored.

Relationships have been formed and encouraged with animals. Instead of killing each other we should show compassion.

Reference: The Prophet Mohammed story of a bird laying eggs near him. Another example is the woman who gave water to a dog and was forgiven for her sins.

Humans should respect the animal kingdom, care for them and become true leaders of the world. By forming relationship with animals only in slaughterhouses or avoid it completely, humans become distant from nature and the value of life. Most humans do not eat animals they befriend and get slaughtered in front of them. Yet we all know all animals can be befriended especially those innocent herbivores in animal farms and slaughterhouses.

It is a prerequisite to ensure the ritual of sacrifice is done in 100% care (and need). If not, then anything that follows is considered sinful.

The annual Hajj pilgrimage includes the ritual of animal sacrifice as an act of devotion and commemoration. Engaging in unethical or inhumane slaughter practices that do not respect the principles of sacrifice is a violation of the spirit of Hajj and Adha. Self involvement to ensure no violations are committed is an integral condition to animal sacrifice. Animal welfare from raising them to butchering them is a minimal condition to any animal sacrifice. One should also be certain that the animal is always at peace before killing, this requires careful management, and it is best practiced from the animal’s friend.

Reference: The Quran and Hadith outline the importance of the Hajj pilgrimage, which includes the act of animal sacrifice. The principles of compassion and reverence for life are central to this ritual.