Alhassanain(p) Network for Heritage and Islamic Thought

Animals Welfare Acts and Utilization Limits in Islam

This book is corrected and edited by Al-Hassanain (p) Institue for Islamic Heritage and Thought

• Publishers’ Note
• Preface
• Notes
• Discourse One: Theological Studies
• Animals’ Hereafter Life
• 1. Exegetical Studies
• 2. Theo-Philosophical Studies
• The Good and Evil of Maltreating Animals
• 1. Intellectual Discernment
• 2. Religious Laws
• 3. Sensual Affections
• Notes
• Discourse Two: Legal Studies
• Legal Presuppositions
• 1. Creation of Creatures for Man
• 2. Creatures that Humankind Would Benefit from
• 3. The Type of Utilization of the Creatures
• 4. Principles of Utilization
• Indicators for Utilizing Animals
• 1. Protection of Animals’ Lives
• 2. Protection of Animals’ Physical Health
• 3. Protection of Animals’ Sexual Health
• 4. Preventing Cruelty and Maltreatment to Animals
• 5. Avoiding Punishment of Animals
• Human Duties in Utilizing Animals
• 1. Providing Foodstuffs
• 2. Providing Sanitation
• 3. Providing Medication
• 4. Providing Dwelling
• 5. Respecting Animals’ Status
• Notes
• Discourse Three: Ethical Studies
• Physical Considerations
• 1. Productivity and Power of Animals
• 2. Utilization and Welfare of Animals
• 3. Utilization and Health of Animals
• Psychological Considerations
• 1. Not Using Offensive Words
• 2. Emotional Support
• 3. Strengthening the Feeling of Safety
• 4. Reduction of Tension and Strengthening Relaxation
• 5. Spiritual Tortures
• Conclusion
• Notes
• Bibliography