Wacko Religion at it Again: Iran Looks to Ban Dogs

Well, I should clarify: the religious zealots of Iran hate the "short-legged" and "holdable" dogs (as stated in the article linked to below). Oh yes, and this one: dog ownership "also poses a cultural problem, a blind imitation of the vulgar culture of the West." And let’s not forget that to them, dogs are "impure and dangerous animals…"

Of course, as the article asks, what happens should the wackos get their way? Another China? “If passed, the law would ultimately energize police and volunteer militias to enforce the ban systematically.”

More on this can be seen at http://news.yahoo.com/s/time/20110419/wl_time/08599206587300

Animal Rights Passages from the Qur’an: Writer States that Allah Clear in Commitment to the Proper Treatment of Non-Human Animals

So glad to see someone pull out applicable passages to animal rights from the Qur’an. Please read below for the applicable writings.

Article:

Animal rights in Islam

http://www.saudigazette.com.sa/index.cfm?method=home.regcon&contentID=2008122224800

ANIMALS, like humans, are the creation of Allah. Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) was not only sent as a mercy to mankind but also to all living creatures.

“And We have sent you (O Muhammad, peace be upon him) not but as a mercy for the ‘Alamin (mankind, jinns and all that exists).” (Qur’an, 21:107)

The Prophet (peace be upon him) said, “If any Muslim plants any plant and a human being or an animal eats of it, he will be rewarded as if he had given that much in charity.” – (Al-Bukhari)

He (peace be upon him) also said that a thirsty man came across a well, got down into it, drank (its water) and then came out. When he came out, he saw a dog panting and licking mud because of excessive thirst. The man thought: “This dog is suffering from the same state of thirst as I was.” So he went down the well (again) and filled his shoe (with water) and brought it back for the dog. Allah appreciated that deed and forgave him.

The people asked, “O Allah’s Messenger! Is there a reward for us in serving the animals?” He said, “(Yes) There is a reward for serving any animate (living being).” – (Al-Bukhari and Muslim)

The Prophet cursed those who cut the limbs or other parts of an animal while it was still alive. – (Al-Bukhari)

Allah’s Messenger (peace be upon him) said, “A lady was punished because of a cat which she had imprisoned till it died. She entered the (Hell) Fire because of it, for she neither gave it food nor water as she had imprisoned it, nor set it free to eat from the vermin of the earth.” – (Al-Bukhari)