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Islamic seminary's plea against cow slaughter receives praise
The fatwa has come in the wake of a query from Haji Mohammad Israr, a resident of Muzaffarnagar in Uttar Pradesh, about whether Islam permitted cow slaughter, trading in bulls and calves, though there is a ban on cow slaughter in the state.
- IANS
- Published: 00:05 April 28, 2008
New Delhi: The Deoband-based Islamic seminary's plea to refrain from cow slaughter and beef eating has been warmly received with people saying the gesture will go a long way in further cementing Hindu-Muslim brotherhood.
"The appeal to refrain from cow slaughter and beef eating is in tandem with India's secular ethos and sentiments. It is a welcome move that will go a long way in bridging the gap between Hindus and Muslims," Harcharan Singh Josh, a member of the National Commission for Minorities, said.
"In India, where unity thrives in diversity, the people should learn to respect each other's religious sentiments. Such gestures should be replicated in our behaviour as well and, if possible, reciprocated as well. Thus, we can contribute to the country's peace and harmony."
In an edict issued on Friday, the Deoband-based Dar-ul-Uloom called upon the Muslims to "refrain from cow slaughter, beef eating or trading in cow" saying that the "meat eaters can opt for buffaloes, goats, chicken and fish. Sharia doesn't allow beef-eating if prohibited under law."
The fatwa has come in the wake of a query from Haji Mohammad Israr, a resident of Muzaffarnagar in Uttar Pradesh, about whether Islam permitted cow slaughter, trading in bulls and calves, though there is a ban on cow slaughter in the state.
The fresh edict was issued after a committee looked into the matter and came to the conclusion that "Sharia does not allow anything that is against the law of the land" even though Islam permitted beef eating.
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