Introduction. Blasphemy, derived from the Latin Blasphemia, is generally defined as the exhibition of irreverent behaviour or language towards God, religion or anything held sacred. It is a sensitive issue for many, especially those who have an unshakeable faith in their beliefs, religious leaders, holy book, places of worship and rituals.
Islam provides considerable support for the importance of animal welfare. There is a rich tradition of the Prophet Mohammad's (pbuh) concern for animals to be found in the Hadith and Sunna, and Islam provides considerable support for the importance of animal welfare. The Qur'an is explicit with regard to using animals for human purposes. A
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