Killing an animal is a ruthless act. Why then do Muslims consume non-vegetarian food?
Vegetarianism is now a movement the world over. Many even associate it with animal rights. Indeed, a large number of people consider the consumption of meat and other non-vegetarian products to be a violation of animal rights. Islam enjoins mercy and compassion for all living creatures. At the same time Islam maintains that Allah has created the earth and its wondrous flora and fauna for the benefit of mankind. It is upto mankind to use every resource in this world judiciously, as a niyamat (Divine blessing) and amanat (trust) from Allah. Let us look at various other aspects of this argument. 1. A Muslim can be a pure vegetarian A Muslim can be a very good Muslim despite being a pure vegetarian. It is not compulsory for a Muslim to have non-vegetarian food. 2. Quran permits Muslims to have non-vegetarian food The Quran, however permits a Muslim to have non-vegetarian food. The following Quranic verses are proof of this fact: “O ye who believe! Fulfil (all) obligations. Lawful unto you
