Can muslims eat donkey meat?

**Smok** · 02-09-2006

I heard that muslims can't eat donkey meat. I know that You can't eat pork and I know why (lets say that I know) - I have read it on WWW of islamic centre where I learn arabic

But what about donkey meat? Can You eat it? If not why?

**Mawaddah** · 02-09-2006

Assalamu'alaikum
I also learnt that Muslims are forbidden against eating donkey meat. The reason is because there has come a clear hadeeth on it. In the hadeeth it is mentioned that Rasulullah peace be upon him forbade against the eating of "Humur Ahliyyah" which is the donkey. I'll go back and search my notes and get back to you ins ha'allah

**Mawaddah** · 02-09-2006

Ok heres the Hadeeth:

Narrated Jaabir bin Abdillah (May Allah be pleased with him) That Rasulullah peace be upon him forbade them against (the eating of ) Humur Ahliyyah (donkeys)......"

**Malaikah** · 02-10-2006

the following is a fatwa from: http://islamtoday.com/show_detail_se...main_cat_id=30

Question: I heard that donkey meat is unlawful in Islam, as well as the meat of cats and dogs. Could you please explain this to me?

Answered by Sheikh Rashîd al-Hasan, professor at King Khâlid University

Donkey flesh is forbidden (though horse and zebra meat are lawful). The evidence fot this prohibition is the hadîth related in Sunan Abî Dâwûd and Sunan al-Tirmidhî with a good line of transmission to al-Miqdâd B. Ma`id Yakrib that the Prophet (peace be upon him) said: “It is unlawful for you to eat the flesh of donkeys and carnivores possessing fangs.” The cat and dog are included in this prohibition, because they are carnivores possessing fangs.

It is related in Sahih Muslim that Ibn `Abbâs said: “The Prophet (peace be upon him) forbade eating the flesh of fanged predatory animals and birds with talons.” This would include the dog, the cat, the bear and other similar carnivores as well as birds of prey like eagles, hawks, and falcons.

As for why these animals are forbidden, we do not need to know this in order to obey the command of Allah in what is permitted and what is forbidden. We were forbidden to eat the flesh of some animals and we must obey. If you study the wisdom behind why these animals were forbidden, you will be sure to find many benefits.

**Smok** · 02-10-2006

Thanks for the info.

**akulion** · 02-10-2006

what about elephant and dolphins?

**Takumi** · 02-10-2006

elephants? that will last me for a year maybe.

while dolphins are good. Omega 3 fatty acids. Can't beat that.

**akulion** · 02-10-2006

i have a theory about dolphins...

people say fish is brain food

but no matter how much fish you eat you dont get smarter...

So my theory is that its dolphins who are the real brain food obiviously cos they are the most intelligent out of the sea creatures

PS: yes i know dolphins are mammals lol

Well elephant would last a long time for sure!!
But i do wana try dolphin - not elephant though, but good to know for knowledge

**afriend2** · 02-10-2006

salaam,

i was just wondering why a person would want to eat a donkey!!!

erm has anyone eaten camel meat, apparently its supposed to be yummy

wassalam

**Nawal89** · 02-10-2006

^I've eaten it.. it tastes ok i guess.. kinda like beef.

**Smok** · 02-10-2006

Donkey is very good

Especially salami - kind of sausage

**akulion** · 02-10-2006

oh well - everyone has their preferences...

i wouldnt be eating donkey anyways + its haram for muslims

so what does donkey taste like ? chicken ? lol

**afriend** · 02-10-2006

1) it's haram

2) It must taste horrible!

Donkeys are filthy, unclean and bad for health.

**Smok** · 02-10-2006

It taste like...

like donkey

Normally salami is made from pork and beef but I also ate salami from donkey.
http://pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grafika:Salami_aka.jpg - this is salami
It has stronger taste then other sausages.
Maybe it is haram but it is good

**afriend2** · 02-11-2006

salaam,

erm in loads of Islamic shops in england, they sell halal salami. you can get beef/chicken/turkey. mashAllah its quite nice.

wassalam

**Nasir_bhai** · 02-11-2006

hmmmmmmmm ive never tried camel before. i want to try it though.

**afriend2** · 02-11-2006

salaam,

yeah ive wanted to try camel ever since my family came back from Hajj. inshAllah when i go to saudi...

wassalam

**Snowflake** · 02-11-2006

I will have to find the hadeeth for this, but I do remember reading that the reason we are forbidden to eat certain animals is due to their characteristics. Makes sense if you believe that you are what you eat.

**afriend2** · 02-11-2006

salaam,

isnt there some association between donkeys and jinn?

wassalam

**Snowflake** · 02-11-2006

It's almost cruel eating farm-reared animals these days, considering the cruel conditions they are kept in. Those poor egg-laying hens caged like sardines in a tin. It's just so cruel.