Praise be to Allah. Sacrifice is an act of worship, and worship can only be done for Allah alone; the one who does it for anyone other than Allah is a mushrik (polytheist). Allah says (interpretation of the meaning): “Say (O Muhammad Sallallahu alayhi wassallam): “Verily, my Salat (prayer), my …
Read More »Zabiha – Meat Madness
In the name of Allah, the Inspirer of truth There is no doubt that there is great confusion regarding the permissibility of meats in certain countries, especially in the United States, and regarding what is lawful and what is unlawful to consume. Adding to this confusion are some of the …
Read More »Picture Perfect : Cattles for Sacrifice
Allah says in the The Holy Quran, Surah Al Hajj [22:28] “”That they may witness the benefits (provided) for them, and celebrate the name of Allah, through the Days appointed, over the cattle which He has provided for them (for sacrifice): then eat ye thereof and feed the distressed ones …
Read More »Picture Perfect : It is your Piety that reaches Him
The Holy Quran, Surah Al Hajj, 22:36-37 “The sacrificial camels we have made for you as among the symbols from Allah: in them is (much) good for you: then pronounce the name of Allah over them as they line up (for sacrifice): when they are down on their sides (after …
Read More »Allah loves us more than our mothers
A man once came to Prophet Muhammad (Salallahu Alayhi Wasallam) carrying with him his belongings and a box. He said, “O Prophet! While I was passing through a jungle, I heard the voice of some bird’s babies. I took them and put them in this box. The moment I did …
Read More »Q&A : Islamic method of slaughtering Animals appears ruthless??
Question : Why do Muslims slaughter the animal in a ruthless manner by torturing it and slowly and painfully killing it? Answer by Dr Zakir Naik The Islamic method of slaughtering animals, known as Zabiha has been the object of much criticism from a large number of people. One may …
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