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100 Islamic teachings on animals: mercy, responsibility and respect

From the ant that speaks to Solomon to the camel that complains to the Prophet ﷺ, Islam's sacred texts weave a constant thread: animals are creatures worthy of respect, care and mercy.

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Beliefs and teachings

Horses in the Quran: why are they mentioned?

In the Quran, the horse appears as an exceptional creature, associated with power, beauty, and gratitude towar...

3 min · 20 views Horse

Mercy towards animals

Mercy Toward Animals as an Act of Faith

A thirsty man, a deep well, and a dying dog: this account reported by the Prophet ﷺ teaches that a gesture of...

3 min · 34 views Dog

Mercy towards animals

What does it mean to be responsible for a creature placed in our care?

A woman was punished for letting a confined cat starve to death. This hadith reported by the Prophet ﷺ teaches...

3 min · 19 views Cat

Mercy towards animals

Why Can a Cat Become a Source of Divine Punishment?

A woman was punished for confining a female cat until it died, never feeding it or allowing it to hunt for its...

3 min · 22 views Cat

Mercy towards animals

Why Can a Dog Become a Source of Divine Reward?

A thirsty man, a deep well, a dog panting near death from thirst: this hadith reported by Sahih al-Bukhari sho...

3 min · 19 views Dog

Mercy towards animals

Does the tiny ant also deserve our compassion?

In the valley of the ants, a small creature cries out an alarm upon seeing an army approach. The Prophet Solom...

3 min · 23 views Ant

Mercy towards animals

Caring for a bird's young

One day, the Companions of the Prophet ﷺ took nestlings from a small tree in the desert. The mother, distresse...

3 min · 18 views

Mercy towards animals

Why must we never cause unnecessary suffering to animals?

A woman was condemned to Hell for allowing a cat she had locked away to starve to death. This account, reporte...

3 min · 21 views Cat

Mercy towards animals

Kindness Toward Sheep Before Sacrifice

How should a sheep be treated before Eid al-Adha? A hadith reported by Ibn Abbas sheds light on the recommende...

3 min · 20 views Sheep