Are you a Vegetarian? Are there benefits?

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Originally Posted by sabr62

سم الله الرحمن الرحيم

Bismillā hir Rahmā nir Rahīm
In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

As-Salāmu `Alaykum (السلام عليكم):

What does Allah say regarding eating fruits and vegetables?

Surah An'am 6:141

It is He Who produceth gardens, with trellises and without, and dates, and tilth with produce of all kinds, and olives and pomegranates, similar (in kind) and different (in variety): eat of their fruit in their season, but render the dues that are proper on the day that the harvest is gathered. But waste not by excess: for Allah loveth not the wasters.
(Y. Ali translation)

Surah Ra'd 13:4

And in the earth are tracts (diverse though) neighbouring, and gardens of vines and fields sown with corn, and palm trees - growing out of single roots or otherwise: watered with the same water, yet some of them We make more excellent than others to eat. Behold, verily in these things there are signs for those who understand!
(Y. Ali translation)

Surah Nahl 16:11

With it He produces for you corn, olives, date-palms, grapes and every kind of fruit: verily in this is a sign for those who give thought
(Y. Ali translation)

Surah Rahman 55:68-69

68. In them will be Fruits, and dates and pomegranates:
69. Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny?
(Y. Ali translation)


Is not eating meat denying the favors of Allah?

Eating meat during the times of Prophet Muhammad was a delicacy. Now everyone has to have meat with every meal or it isn't considered a meal.

What is the current research on being a Vegetarian?

Lower BMI

As most vegetarian diets are low-fat ones (average vegetarian eats 25% fat less than a typical meat-eater), they usually effect in the lower Body Mass Index of an average vegetarian. This is probably the most visible of all benefits of vegetarianism and the main reason for many people to become a vegetarian.

Lower cholesterol level

Other widely noted benefits of vegetarianism is decreasing the cholesterol level (by 0.5 mmol/l) and subsequently, the decreased chance of suffering from a heart attack. However, due to the complexity of the heart attack issue, it is still sometimes argued that such decrease results from other factors than a vegetarian diet.

Longer average life expectancy

One of the best-known benefits of vegetarianism is, however, not the low probability of having a heart attack, but the longer life expectancy. Vegetarians, on average, live a little longer than the rest of us. Whatever benefits and disadvantages vegetarian diets have, it seems that they give us a little more than they take away.

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Do not read Yusuf Ali's translation of the Quran unless u absolutely must. read Dr Muhsin Kahn's translation. if u cannot understand, then u can just use yusuf Ali or Pickthall's works as a reference...Yusuf Ali and Pickthall are NOT recommended...

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Originally Posted by Abdul Qadir

Do not read Yusuf Ali's translation of the Quran unless u absolutely must. read Dr Muhsin Kahn's translation. if u cannot understand, then u can just use yusuf Ali or Pickthall's works as a reference...Yusuf Ali and Pickthall are NOT recommended...

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As-Salāmu `Alaykum (السلام عليكم):

Akhi Abdul Qadir:

we personally use Dr. Muhsin Kahn's translation when reading with Muslims who are unable to read the arabi'a. The difference between the two translations are minimum. The commentary is the major difference. Getting way off topic. You should have pm me on that. Please stay on topic.

Also please provide your Dalil (Evidence) not opinion, on why Muslim shouldn't use the translation of a respected Muslim Yusuf Ali

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Originally Posted by sabr62

As-Salāmu `Alaykum (السلام عليكم):

Thank you for you post. But please stay on topic. The majority only adhere to the vegan dietary fare with fish because of the lack of access to Halal meats for years.

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True, although I can only speak for the Muslims in my immediate area, which is my wife and myself. In the USA the majority of Muslims live in only 6 states. In those states there now is much offered for Muslims. However for those of us living in the 44 states that have virtually no Muslim population, halal food is very difficult to come by and we do end up living basically a vegan diet.

Sadly most Muslims that migrate to the USA settle in the densely populated states, and we really need them out here in the boondocks to become farmers of Halal meat.

سم الله الرحمن الرحيم

Bismillā hir Rahmā nir Rahīm
In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

As-Salāmu `Alaykum (السلام عليكم):

Akhi Woodrow:

What research did you rely upon regarding the majority of Muslims in America living is six states?

Muslim population worldwide:

http://www.islamicpopulation.com/Ame...a_general.html

سم الله الرحمن الرحيم

Bismillā hir Rahmā nir Rahīm
In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

As-Salāmu `Alaykum (السلام عليكم):

If you take fish oil (Omega 3 Fatty acids) as a supplement you now have to be aware of the possible contamination and chemicals used in processing.

Government direction on taking Fish Oil as a supplement:

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/d...t-fishoil.html

Lawsuit on fish oil supplement containing PCB.

http://www.bestsyndication.com/?q=20...nformation.htm

Fish Oils May Slow Genetic Aging in Heart Patients:

http://abcnews.go.com/WN/Wellness/fi...ory?id=9606251

Conclusion: Those who adhere to a the vegan dietary fare require different supplements. Walnuts and Fish contain Omega Acids

errrm i dont think i could last as a vegetarial i really do enjoy my meat eating, and they do say eating red meat is healthy

There are some benefits, but these benefits lie primarily in ensuring that you have a balanced diet. Those of us who are vegetarians and vegans tend to be the sort who do this.

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Originally Posted by Santoku

There are some benefits, but these benefits lie primarily in ensuring that you have a balanced diet. Those of us who are vegetarians and vegans tend to be the sort who do this.

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As-Salāmu `Alaykum (السلام عليكم):

Santoku:

We are not deprived because of the many options available. The benefits are numerous. Just reflecting on the many recipes that assist in maintaining a healthy and balanced diet. The tofu isn't a favorite. Limit the soy intake and enjoy the bean,mushroom and plant based foods.

Jazakumullahu Khair

I'm going into month 4 of a primarily vegetarian diet and alhamdulilah, the benefits are great! I'm halfway to my yearly weight loss goal of 40 lbs!

Not all of it is due to being a vegetarian, but I think it's an integral part of the equation. I'm focused on eating lots and lots of fruits and veggies, plenty of beans, a middling amount of whole grains, some milk, yogurt and cheese, very little sugar and salt and then a small portion of meat once a week.

Well whats the point in torturing your body i believe that we all need meat in the diet. i use to be vegetarian but i was constantly craving for meat. its like i was never satisfied with the food i was eating

I'm not vegetarian, But I think there is some benefits of being vegetarian :
1) less money spent on food.
2) have always good teeth.

;D

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Originally Posted by cat eyes

Well whats the point in torturing your body i believe that we all need meat in the diet. i use to be vegetarian but i was constantly craving for meat. its like i was never satisfied with the food i was eating

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Some people do well on a vegetarian diet, and some do not.

I think that we in modern times forget how unusual it is for us to have easy access to meat each and every day. It wasn't until the modern onset of factory farming that meat became affordable enough to have it at breakfast, lunch and dinner. So even if one does not completely eliminate meat from their diet, they should at least strive to reduce the quantity they eat. Allah (swt) didn't create our bodies to consume so much animal flesh, and we can see in the rise of heart disease, diabetes and cholesterol related health issues that our bodies are in revolt.

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Originally Posted by UmmSqueakster

Some people do well on a vegetarian diet, and some do not.

I think that we in modern times forget how unusual it is for us to have easy access to meat each and every day. It wasn't until the modern onset of factory farming that meat became affordable enough to have it at breakfast, lunch and dinner. So even if one does not completely eliminate meat from their diet, they should at least strive to reduce the quantity they eat. Allah (swt) didn't create our bodies to consume so much animal flesh, and we can see in the rise of heart disease, diabetes and cholesterol related health issues that our bodies are in revolt.

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yeh obviously your not going to be eating meat everyday though but i just felt that i was literally torturing myself by not eating meat but i do love my chicken burgers :-[

http://www.westernfrychicken.eu/imag...2520burger.jpg
:D

As-Salāmu `Alaykum (السلام عليكم):

Ukhi cat eyes:

Meat has not been part of our diet since 1980. I don't miss it or crave it. The vegan alternatives in your grocery store provide some tasty choices. Many vegans include fish to maintain a balanced diet. Protein is a very important part of a balanced diet that meat provides that can be replaced with fish or bean based meals.

Those processed foods are the ones that keep that extra weight.

http://nutrition.about.com/od/askyou...essedfoods.htm

http://www.rd.com/living-healthy/4-m...icle14901.html

Sabr62, thank you for this topic; this is a nice thread.

As-Salāmu `Alaykum (السلام عليكم):

elias:

May Allah be pleased with our intent. Insha Allah

i'am trying to be a vegetarian
but i need time to be a full time vegetarian
try to consume less meat and more vegies ^.^

As-Salāmu `Alaykum (السلام عليكم):

desert.rose:

research the benefits of living a vegan or vegetarian lifestyle. I have outlined in this thread some good sources to review. But also review the deficiencies that vegans encounter from lack of protein in the diet, etc.

The Prophet Muhammad (SAWS) ate meat. It was a delicacy during his time. He didn't eat meat with every meal as they do now.

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Originally Posted by sabr62

The Prophet Muhammad (SAWS) ate meat. It was a delicacy during his time. He didn't eat meat with every meal as they do now.

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So why don't we just follow our prophet Salla Allahu Alayhi wa sallam, and eat everything halal : vegetables and meat ?
Unless of course we have health problems or special conditions (poverty) preventing us from eating normal food.

In some countries is quite hard to eat vegetables all the time. Because of the weather, no rain can’t grow vegetables and fruit. I can’t live without some form of meat! I like chicken mainly.