Musulmon sifatida vegeterianlikni tanlash g‘alati emasmi? Salom!
Assalamu alaykum, So, recently I’ve been grappling with something and just wanted to share. I’m Muslim, and I’ve been feeling more and more uneasy about eating meat. Not that I think Islam forbids it or that I wanna leave the faith-it's more about emotions and morals for me: I just don’t feel right about killing animals for food. For me, animals are like companions, not just meals. ❤️ Yeah, I get that meat can be halal and that Allah allowed eating animals. But for me, halal is more than just a ritual phrase - it also means: - No cruelty - No needless suffering - Kindness - Respect - Dignity for the animal The problem is that a lot of meat these days comes from large-scale farming and rushed slaughter, where those values are ignored, even if it’s labeled halal. That doesn't sit right with me. So I’ve decided: I won’t eat meat unless I can personally confirm that the animal was treated well and slaughtered with the respect that Islam teaches. Until I can be sure, I’ve chosen to be vegetarian. When I say this out loud, people often get defensive or even upset. I’m not judging them - I really don’t care what others eat - this is just my choice. But some folks take it like I’m criticizing them or their faith level, which is totally not my intention. It makes me think: - Am I overthinking this? - Is it bad to follow my conscience when it’s based on compassion? - Or do people feel uneasy ‘cause it makes them question their own habits? Maybe it’s a bit of all of that. But I do feel like Islam teaches rahma - mercy and compassion - towards all creatures. For me, avoiding harm when I can is an act of worship, not rebellion. I’m curious if any other Muslims here are vegetarian or thinking about it. How did your family and friends react? Did they eventually come around? Thanks for reading. 💚