“The son of Adam will not pass away from Allah until he is asked about five things: how he lived his life, and how he utilized his youth, with what means did he earn his wealth, how did he spend his wealth, and what did he do with his knowledge.” (Tirmidhi) On the Day of Judgment Allah will question us on how we spent our money. Brothers and sisters don't let your answer to those questions go something like this: "I spent my money to consume meat and dairy when I knew it would destroy the health you blessed me with as an opportunity to perform more acts of worship.” “I bought meat and dairy even though I knew the resources used to farm animals could feed the world’s hungry.” “I bought meat and dairy even though I knew it contributed to the climate change killing the planet.” “I bought meat and dairy even though I knew the animals suffered terribly.” Even when something is permissible it can become the better choice to leave it if the circumstance
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A Cow's Haiku #1
# Quran 16:66 says # Allah gave milk as a pleasant drink. Sweetness, however, only comes from Mercy and Compassion. Milk is a bitter drink for the cows who endure abuse and suffering. If we drink her sorrow our bellies might be full but our spiritual hearts will be empty.
A Call For Muslims To Go Plant-based
Eating meat is very traditional for many Muslims but when the circumstances change around us brothers and sisters we have a responsibility to ourselves, our families, and our world to be at the forefront of change. If we have better options available to us why do we as Muslims and stewards of the Earth continue to consume foods that harm our health, the planet, and animals? How many of us will say more prayer for health this Ramadan? How many of us will say more prayer for t hose in poverty suffering from hunger and thirst? How many of us will even spare a thought for the animals being exploited and denied their rights on behalf of our demand for more meat? The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said “Whoever of you sees an evil must then change it with his hand. If he is not able to do so, then [he must change it ] with his tongue. And if he is not able to do so, then [he must change it] with his heart. And that is the slightest [effect of] faith.” (Recorded in Muslim) Islam discourages