A Comparative Study of Animal Rights Based on Islamic Teachings
Akhlāq-i zīstī i.e., Bioethics Journal,
Vol. 10 No. 35 (1399),
1 July 2020
,
Page 1-12
https://doi.org/10.22037/bioeth.v10i35.27338
Abstract
Background and Aim: The belief in animal rights in Europe and in scientific research is a relatively new topic and has a history of less than 300 years, while more than a thousand years ago, animal rights were recognized in Islam, this study aimed to compare the Universal Declaration and the Islamic teachings on animal rights.
Materials and Methods: This is a descriptive and analytical study, based on indicators of animal welfare and safety, respect for their right to life and etc. it compares Islamic teachings with UNESCO Declaration on Animal Rights, and written based on library and network search in various valid sources on animal rights, this research done by Observe the principle of honesty and loyalty in all reports and citations.
Findings: After examining the views of Western philosophers on animal rights, which showed that it took centuries for animal rights to be recognized in the West, the second part of the findings compared the content of the 10-article animal rights statement published in UNESCO with the Islamic documents.
Ethical Considerations: In compiling this research, preserving the originality of the texts, honesty and fidelity have been respected.
Conclusion: The weakness of bioethics education will lead to bad social behaviors such as environmental degradation, animal abuse and so on. Given the rich cultural and religious background of animal rights and bioethics, there is a need to develop a comprehensive program to teach bioethics concepts at the level of educational institutions in our country.
Cite this article as: Minaeifar AA, Sadeghian N, Dashty Khavidaki MH. A Comparative Study of Animal Rights Based on Islamic Teachings. Bioethics Journal 2020; 10(35): e5.
- Bioethics; Islam; Animal Right
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