Animals in Islam / Al-Hafiz B.A. Masri, author ; Nadeem Haque, editor.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Masri, B. A. (Basheer Ahmad), 1914- author.

Contributor:

Haque, Nadeem, 1960- editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Animal welfare--Religious aspects--Islam.

Animal welfare.

Animal welfare--Moral and ethical aspects.

Animals--Religious aspects--Islam.

Animals.

Masri, B. A. (Basheer Ahmad), 1914- Animals in Islam.

Masri, B. A.

Place of Publication:

Lantern Publishing & Media

Summary:

"The uniqueness of this book, Animals in Islam, is that it is possibly the only truly authoritative work on Islamic Concern for Animals. The author, Al-Hafiz B.A. Masri, was the first Sunni Imam of the Shah Jehan mosque, and is widely respected for the depth of his scholarship in this field. The observations he makes are supported by a wealth of quotes from the Qur'an and Hadith. Animals in Islam is republication of this iconic text for the world to enjoy, edited by his grandson, Nadeem Haque. True to Islamic tradition, Al-Hafiz Masri welcomes readers-particularly theologians and scholars-to write to him, giving their opinions on what must be one of the most relevant and thought-provoking pieces of literature on animals within Islam to be released for several centuries. The esteemed contributors are Joyce D'Silva, D.Litt, Richard Foltz, Michael W. Fox, Princess Alia, Sarra Tlili, Lisa Kemmerer, and a biography on Masri by Nadeem Haque"-- Provided by publisher.

"An authorized and authoritative republication of B.A Masri's seminal book and reflections on his work by important scholars and experts.The uniqueness of this book, Animals in Islam, is that it is possibly the only truly authoritative work on Islamic Concern for Animals. The author, Al-Hafiz B.A. Masri, was the first Sunni Imam of the Shah Jehan mosque, and is widely respected for the depth of his scholarship in this field. The observations he makes are supported by a wealth of quotes from the Qur'an and Hadith. Animals in Islam is a republication of this iconic text for the world to enjoy, edited by his grandson, Nadeem Haque.True to Islamic tradition, Al-Hafiz Masri welcomes readers-particularly theologians and scholars-to write to him, giving their opinions on what must be one of the most relevant and thought-provoking pieces of literature on animals within Islam to be released for several centuries. The esteemed contributors are Joyce D'Silva, D.Litt, Richard Foltz, Michael W. Fox, Princess Alia, Sarra Tlili, Lisa Kemmerer, and a biography on Masri by Nadeem Haque"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Original Profile: Al-Hafiz B.A. Masri

Foreword to 1989 Edition

Original Preface by Al Hafiz B.A. Masri

Preface to New Edition

Essays on Al-Hafiz B.A. Masri's Influence and Legacy

Animals in Islam: 1. Islamic Concern for Animals

2. Vegetarianism vs. Meatarianism

3. Pig

A Thorn in the Flesh

4. Animal Sacrifice

5. Halal Meat

The Bone of Contention

6. The Islamic Method of Slaughter

Index

About the Editor

About the Publisher.

ISBN:

1-59056-681-5