29. June 2020

AOA, May Allah give you the reward for trying to wipe out hatred from the hearts of people. Recently, I've been facing some issues. I'm 15 years old and I always try to be a good muslim...I care for animals, try to donate to poor, speak against islamophobia. After seeing the suffering and pain of animals, I've decided to go vegan. Animals are conscious and worship Allah. According to my thinking (please correct me if i'm wrong), we do not have right to take the life of a creature made by Allah....

15. June 2016

Asalamu 'alaykum warahmatullah Professor Abou El Fadl, I pray this finds you well. I'm really hoping you can advise me, as I'm not sure who else to ask who has the classical knowledge background you do with the same acute insight into modern realities. I'll try to be brief, as I know you are incredibly busy: My question is in relation to the sacrifice of Eid al Adha. In a nutshell, I find the practice incredibly troubling, especially as so many horrific images reach us of the most horrendous...