What does Islam say about cruelty to animals?

Answer 1

In the Qur'an it says: There is not an animal on earth, nor a bird that flies on its wings, but they are communities like you... Qur'an 6:38 Muslims believe that: all living creatures were made by Allah Allah loves all animals animals exist for the benefit of human beings animals must be treated with kindness and compassion Muslims are instructed to avoid: treating animals cruelly over-working or over-loading animals neglecting animals hunting animals for sport hunting for food is permitted if the animals are killed humanely cutting the mane or tail of a horse animal fighting as a sport factory farming Using animals is permitted The Qur'an explicitly states that animals can be used for human benefit. It is God who provided for you all manner of livestock, that you may ride on some of them and from some you may derive your food. And other uses in them for you to satisfy your heart's desires. It is on them, as on ships, that you make your journeys. Qur'an 40:79-80 Muhammad and animals There are many stories and sayings of the Prophet that demonstrate his concern for the welfare of animals. Once someone travelling with the Prophet took some eggs from a nest, causing the mother bird great grief. The Prophet saw this and told the man to return the eggs. When the Prophet was asked if Allah rewarded acts of charity to animals, he replied: 'Yes, there is a reward for acts of charity to every beast alive.' The Prophet said "Whoever kills a sparrow or anything bigger than that without a just cause, Allah will hold him accountable on the Day of Judgment." The Prophet explained that a killing would be for a just cause if it was for food.

Answer 2

Islam is against cruelty to any living being-humans, birds and beats. Our beloved Holy Prophet (May peace and blessings of Allah Karim be upon him) has been sent as Mercy (Rahmat) for all the worlds and all living beings. All the creatures of Almighty Allah are a family of Him. Islam means peace to all.

Answer 3

Allah talk s about animals as His creations created for us. For our service. He teacches us to be kind to them, to not hurt them, and to take care of them. There are a number of incidents mentioned in the Holy textures where Allah forgave His servants on the account of being kind to animals. Other then that some animals He made for us to ride upon, some to feed upon and some to be caring to. There was once a kafir women who sinned throughout her life but Allah forgave her sins for the act of giving water to a thirsty dog.

Answer 4

all animals they belive that all animals should die

They treat all animals equally except for dogs and pigs