Islamic vegetarianism
Islamic vegetarianism and veganism is the practice of abstention from meat (and other animal products in case of vegans) among Muslims. The vast majority of Muslims eat meat; many Islamic jurists consider vegetarianism permissible but not superior to meat-eating. The religious arguments for the vegetarian diet include the requirement for compassion imposed on Muslims by Quran and sunnah and the concept of stewardship (khalifa). Modern vegetarian Muslims often encounter prejudice for their diet. A particular case is the tradition of killing an animal during the celebration of the Eid al-Adha, which many Muslims see as compulsory or at least an emphasised Sunnah.
Background
Vegetarianism is very rare among Muslims, but is widespread among the adherents of other religions such as Hinduism and Buddhism.[1][2][3] Many Muslims eat meat as often as they can.[4]
Although Quran and the
Favourable views
Several
Several
Unfavourable views
Other
Muslim vegetarians were historically often seen as
Eid al-Adha sacrifice
The custom of
Muslims who are practising veganism either donate money to have the slaughter done in their name without participating in it, or donate to other charitable purposes.[22]
Notes
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j Folz 2010.
- ^ Leaman & Shaikh 2022, p. 437.
- ^ Ali 2015, p. 273.
- ^ Folz 2006, p. 105.
- ^ [Quran 5:1 (Translated by Shakir)]
- ^ Folz 2006, p. 106.
- ^ Leaman & Shaikh 2022, p. 449, 450.
- ^ Ali 2015, p. 275.
- ^ Ali 2015, p. 274.
- ^ a b Leaman & Shaikh 2022, p. 447.
- ^ a b Folz 2006, p. 108.
- ^ Keshani 2010, p. 19.
- ^ Leaman & Shaikh 2022, p. 440-445.
- ^ Folz 2006, p. 119.
- ^ Folz 2006, p. 110.
- ^ Leaman & Shaikh 2022, p. 450.
- ^ Leaman & Shaikh 2022, p. 439.
- ^ Ali 2015, p. 272, 273.
- ^ Leaman & Shaikh 2022, p. 449.
- ^ Leaman & Shaikh 2022, p. 445.
- ^ Leaman & Shaikh 2022, p. 446-447.
- ^ a b Atayee-Bennett 2023.
- ^ Folz 2006, p. 122.
- ^ Folz 2006, p. 122-123.
References
- Leaman, Oliver; Shaikh, Zinnira (2022). "Heresy or Moral Imperative? Islamic Perspectives on Veganism". Routledge handbook of Islamic ritual and practice. Routledge handbooks. Abingdon New York (N.Y.): Routledge, Taylor & Francis group. ISBN 978-0-367-49123-9.
- Ali, Kecia (2015). "Muslims and Meat-Eating: Vegetarianism, Gender, and Identity". Journal of Religious Ethics. 43 (2): 268–288. ISSN 0384-9694. Retrieved 2023-11-27.
- Keshani, Hussein (2010). "Engaging Islamic Views on Human-Animal Relations: Towards an Adab-centred Approach". Worldviews: Global Religions, Culture, and Ecology. 14 (1): 6–25. ISSN 1363-5247. Retrieved 2023-11-27.
- Folz, Richard (2006). Animals in Islamic tradition and Muslim cultures. Oxford: Oneworld. ISBN 978-1-85168-398-7.
- Folz, Richard (2010). "Islam, Animals, and Vegetarianism". In Bron Raymond Taylor (ed.). Encyclopedia of religion and nature. New York: Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0-19-975467-0.
- Ellie Atayee-Bennett (2023-06-28). "Eid-al-Adha and Sacrifice: Vegan Alternatives from Within Islam". The Vegan Society. Retrieved 2024-03-13.