Animals الحيوانات | Faith in Allah

Islam, reason, and spiritual freedom

“Indeed, humans are only favored over beastly animals by their minds which order them to restrain their desires.”

“Whoever strikes someone will receive retribution…”

“The most restrained of the people in killing are the people of faith.”

“Do not invoke the curse of Allah…”

“Five animals are harmful and are lawful to kill while in a state of pilgrimage: a snake, a speckled crow, a rat, a biting dog, and a kite.”

–Sahih Muslim 1198

“Glory be to Allah who has made this subservient to us, for we have no power over it and to our Lord we shall return.”

–Sahih Muslim 1342

“Allah will not look on the Day of Resurrection to those who would trail their garment out of pride.”

–Sahih Bukhari 5451

“Allah is kind and He loves kindness in all matters.”

“Those who are merciful will be shown mercy by the Merciful.”

“Do they not see that We made the night for resting therein and the day giving sight?”