What is the basis of Muslims slaughtering animals in the name of newborn, some calls Akika, in Islamic Laws?
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There no law about it. You do it if you can afford it. I guess your desire to celebrate the birth of a child is only normal, right? And the slaughtering of a goat or cow is done on everyday basis, right? The reason for Aqiqah is basically to buy a goat,  and feast with your neighbours or even given to the poor. Its not a must, just a celebration. Of course centuries ago, people dont call the catering service to have a feast, they would have a sheep or a cow to prepare for a feast. People now just follow traditions.
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There are always people who twist words and the truth.  Jihad means to do something (NOT necessarily fight) in the cause of God (Allah).  That can include many situations.  Suppose a woman gets pregnant and her intention is that when her child grows up, he/she will be a strong Muslim and worship God. If that woman dies during labor, her action will be counted as Jihad because her intention was to do something good for God.  Another example:  if a person decides to educate other people about Islam, their actions would be counted as Jihad because they are doing it to get Allah's reward.  In the same way, it is warfare against infidels if they do something which we have to fight against.  It's not like all Muslims constantly think about killing non-Muslims.  That's a very wrong concept.  Islam is a religion of peace.  It does not promote or encourage war and violence and even if there is war, there are very strict rules e.g. women, children, innocent people, animals and even trees should not be harmed.  Prisoners of war should be treated humanely.  In one of the wars that Prophet Muhamed (PBUH) fought in, he said that prisoners would be freed if each prisoner taught a certain number of people to read and write!
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1. Killing is prohibited of anyone except in the case of those who    wage war against you, and even then, if the attacker shows repentance it is obligatory to show them forgiveness. Surah 5: 34-35\n2. The End will be the Judgment of all mankind, each judged on his/her own doings. Surah 82 18-19\n3. The righteous shall be in bliss. The wicked will be in the fire. Surah 82 13-14\n4. The last question is just stupid. That is a myth. Paradise is being close Allah.
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ISLAM means choosing between Hell and Heaven.
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"Islam" is derived from the Arabic word "salom," meaning "peace." "Muslim" literally means "one who submits," as in "submits to the will of God."
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Halal meat is meat from an animal cut according to Muslim law. Muslims dont eat pig. so avoid that at all costs.
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Muslims do not eat pig, since it is mentioned in the Quran\n\n"He has only forbidden you dead meat, and blood, and the flesh of swine, and that on which any other name has been invoked besides that of God. But if one is forced by necessity, without willful disobedience, nor transgressing due limits,- then is he guiltless. For God is Oft-forgiving Most Merciful."  Quran 2:173.
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Before the advent of Islam, there was a small group of people, who called themselves the followers of "Deen-e-Haneef", which was basically a monotheistic creed, ascribing to the belief of "one God" and adhering to the monotheistic practices of the Abrahamic tradition (these practices included: Sala'h (prayer), Sawm (fasting), Hajj (pilgrimage), Tawaaf (circumambulation of the Ka`bah), Ai`tikaaf (confinement to the mosque for concentrated worship) etc.). The Prophet (pbuh), it is generally believed, ascribed to this group. However, there is hardly any authentic information available on this topic in the books of history. Nevertheless, it should be remembered that the Qur'an has clearly stated that before the initiation of revelation, the Prophet (pbuh) was not fully aware of the details of faith and belief and neither of the divine laws (Al-Shooraa 42: 52).\n\n\nEDIT: At least i gave my source..! I didn't want to summarize all that, sorry.
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Unfortunately the story is mentioned in Islamic history. This is the problem when faith gets mixed with politics. Assissanation and killing opponents is very common among politicians, but it was not supposed to be for a prophet.
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No where in the Islamic traditions is it reported that owning a dog is haram.  It may be 'makrooh' (frowned upon, but not forbidden) because of its uncleanliness.  The rule is that everything in our daily affairs is halal (allowed) unless there is a specific narrated restriction.  \n\nIn addition, Islam teaches us that any act of charity and compassion to animals is rewarded by God.  Even if you plant seeds for a tree and birds eat the seeds or fruits, then you get rewarded.  Based on this, an act of taking care of abandoned animals is most probably better than leaving them to rot.  \n\nMost certainly, God will consider all your actions based on intention.  I say, feel confident to own a dog and take care of it, but you may want to keep it away from places such as your kitchen, bedroom, or other primary living quarters. Most importantly, ask Allah for guidance in the matter by doing 'istikhara' prayers.\n\nThat being said, it is highly advisable to perform wudu (ablution) after playing with a dog and before salat (prayers).\n\nAnd God only knows best.\n\np.s. Based on your request previously, I have added a link below that lists additional Islamic prayers and pearls of wisdom.  Hope it is beneficial.
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Sahih Bukhari Volume 5 Book 58 No. 188\nMerits of the Helpers in Madinah (Ansaar)\n\nNarrated 'Amr Ibn Maimun: 'During the pre-Islamic period of ignorance I saw a she-monkey surrounded by a number of monkeys. They were all stoning it, because it had committed illegal sexual intercourse. I too, stoned it along with them.'\n\nFirst and foremost this was not the saying of Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. Read it carefully, there is no mention of Prophet's s.a.w name whatsoever. This narration is authentic, however it came from a man name 'Amr Ibn Maimun who narrated this story above; that animals have some sort of restrictions as regards to sexual intercourse. The story implies that there are some limits in sexual relations in animal life. It doesn't mean that this is considered as adultery or not. Again, this hadith is not the saying of Prophet s.a.w, it's just a story that a man narrated. It cannot be a basis for ruling in Islam either. \n\nProphet s.a.w said: 'Whoever intentionally falsely ascribes anything to me, shall seek his place in the Hell.'\n\nAllah Knows Best
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It differs from place to place, and country to country. \nIn some areas in United States for example, the hang cows by their hind legs and slit their throats open. In Egypt, cow butchers first slice the tendon in the cows' heels- to restrict their movements and to make the butchers' jobs easier- then, they force the cow into the ground and slice their necks open. In the Philippines, some slaughter houses kill cows by tying them into a pole with a short length of rope and then stab them to death- sometimes stabbing them in the eyeballs. Yes, these ways of killing are quite brutal, gruesome and inhumane-- but bear in mind that many individuals, do not have enough funds and proper equipment to butcher cows in a more humane way that will result in a quick death(ie. gunshot to the head).
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Not at all.  There was a recent case of this in Africa, with her sentence (being buried to the neck and stoned) being "reconsidered" because of the international reaction.  Other behaviors have been protested, too.  The South American custom of a man murdering his divorced wife if she starts to date again, and calling it a matter of "honor".  Indian women being burned in a "cooking accident" because the dowry didn't come through.  Why should Muslims be given a pass?  They just convicted a man in Georgia for cutting his daughter's clitoris off with a pair of scissors in order to be sure she remained "good".  He may protest his sentence, but she'll suffer longer than he will.  This isn't ethnocentricity.  It's an ability to empathize with a person who suffers.  Those without the ability to empathize aren't faithful to any religion; they're merely psychopaths.
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Sharia law is divided into two main sections:\n\n1.The acts of worship, or al-ibadat, these include: \n       a.Ritual Purification (Wudu) \n       b.Prayers (Salah) \n       c.Fasts (Sawm and Ramadan) \n       d.Charities (Zakat) \n       e.Pilgrimage to Mecca (Hajj) \n2.Human interaction, or al-mu'amalat, which includes: \n       a.Financial transactions \n       b.Endowments \n       c.Laws of inheritance \n       d.Marriage, divorce, and child care \n       e.Foods and drinks (including ritual slaughtering   and hunting) \n       f.Penal punishments \n       g.Warfare and peace \n       h.Judicial matters (including witnesses and forms of evidence)
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bismillahir rahmanir raheem. \n\nI will answer this to the best of my ability and knowledge and Allah knows best. First of all, pre Islamic Arabs did not kill ALL of the girl infants otherwise there would have been no more Arabs. But female infanticide did exist and was generally an economic concern more than anything, and had nothing to do with "bad omens", it says in the Quran "Kill not your children for fear of want". Prophet Muhammad (SAW) put an end to that practice of female infanticide. \n\nBut to answer your question, there is no concensus today amongst learned people, male and female but the predominant opinion is that Abortion is not allowed unless a physician says it is necessary to save the life of the mother. This is because our lives and bodies are not our own. They are gifts to us from our creator and only our creator has the right to take them away. But while we have them they are in our care and we are responsible for that. For instance, smoking has been shown to be harmful and the concensus opinion is that it is not allowed because of that. Taking a human life is the ultimate action in this way and it includes the taking of the human life that is growing in the mother's womb. Children also are considered to be a gift from Allah (SWT) and we are not allowed to kill them before or after they leave the mother's womb. \n\nA second, minority opinion, says that since the soul does not enter the body until 40 days after conception therefore abortion is legal for the first 40 days. This opinion is an extreme minority.\n\nSalim
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First off, I don't understand your question. But no, not every newborn baby is born a Muslim and if you think that you're a religious mamaluke.
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ANYONE who kills in the name of their religion is acting outwith it and do not represent it.\n\nPeople who claim interpretations that allow them to are deluding themselves to assume social acceptable.\n\nBTW if people who are Islamic/christian who kill do not kill because they are Islamic/christian, they do it in pursuit of an aim.\n\nIf a vegetarian kills, does that make vegetarians killers? (class discuss)\n\nPeace out