Penguins are both cute, halal, says former religious affairs minister
Datuk Seri Zulkifli Mohamad Al-Bakri responds to Twitter user asking if eating penguin meat is permissible in Islam
Former religious minister Datuk Seri Zulkifli Mohamad Al-Bakri in responding to a Twitter post that penguins are both cute and halal spark a heated debate with Muslim netizens pointing out that penguins are animals that live in two worlds, where consumption of such meat is considered haram. – The Vibes file pic, January 25, 2022
KUALA LUMPUR – Penguins are cute, but are they halal?
According to former religious minister Datuk Seri Zulkifli Mohamad Al-Bakri, penguins are both.
Taking to Twitter early this morning, Zulkifli shared a post that questioned if eating penguin meat is permissible in Islam.
The former minister, answering the question, said penguins are both cute and halal.
However, before anyone considers whether penguin meat goes well with a curry or sambal, Zulkifli pointed out that some penguin species are endangered.
“Cute and halal. However, there are some species such as the emperor penguin, which are endangered.
“Let’s altogether protect these animals,” Zulkifli tweeted.
His post generated heated a debate on Twitter with Muslim netizens pointing out that penguins are animals that live in two worlds, where consumption of such meat is considered haram (forbidden) among the community.
“Is it not an animal from two worlds? Adui... I’m confused,” @trp_young replied to Zulkifli’s tweet.
Replying to @trp_young, @MusRules points out that penguins are probably similar to ducks.
“It is a type of bird like the duck most likely, because it doesn’t sleep underwater like crocodiles.
“Penguins merely go into the water for a little while to catch fish,” @MusRules said.
It should be noted that species such as the emperor penguin are known to spend a significant amount of time in the water, given they swim hundreds of miles during their migration period.
Meanwhile, another netizen asked Zulkifli what the permissible way in Islam is to slaughter penguins, given the species’ neck may not be entirely visible.
“Given it is tough to determine where the penguin’s neck is, maybe you can advise on the right way to slaughter a penguin,” @AlimudinHari tweeted.
However, @anas4fifi suggested it may be something best left unknown.
“Let it be unknown.
“Just know that the rule for slaughter is, you have to slice both arteries and cut off respiration for all halal animals,” @anas4fifi said. – The Vibes, January 25, 2022
KUALA LUMPUR – Penguins are cute, but are they halal?
According to former religious minister Datuk Seri Zulkifli Mohamad Al-Bakri, penguins are both.
Taking to Twitter early this morning, Zulkifli shared a post that questioned if eating penguin meat is permissible in Islam.
The former minister, answering the question, said penguins are both cute and halal.
However, before anyone considers whether penguin meat goes well with a curry or sambal, Zulkifli pointed out that some penguin species are endangered.
“Cute and halal. However, there are some species such as the emperor penguin, which are endangered.
“Let’s altogether protect these animals,” Zulkifli tweeted.
His post generated heated a debate on Twitter with Muslim netizens pointing out that penguins are animals that live in two worlds, where consumption of such meat is considered haram (forbidden) among the community.
“Is it not an animal from two worlds? Adui... I’m confused,” @trp_young replied to Zulkifli’s tweet.
Replying to @trp_young, @MusRules points out that penguins are probably similar to ducks.
“It is a type of bird like the duck most likely, because it doesn’t sleep underwater like crocodiles.
“Penguins merely go into the water for a little while to catch fish,” @MusRules said.
It should be noted that species such as the emperor penguin are known to spend a significant amount of time in the water, given they swim hundreds of miles during their migration period.
Meanwhile, another netizen asked Zulkifli what the permissible way in Islam is to slaughter penguins, given the species’ neck may not be entirely visible.
“Given it is tough to determine where the penguin’s neck is, maybe you can advise on the right way to slaughter a penguin,” @AlimudinHari tweeted.
However, @anas4fifi suggested it may be something best left unknown.
“Let it be unknown.
“Just know that the rule for slaughter is, you have to slice both arteries and cut off respiration for all halal animals,” @anas4fifi said. – The Vibes, January 25, 2022
What about turtles ?
ReplyDeleteAlso Dua Alam (land and sea).
When the Islam was been founded on that arid land of despair, ALL those followers knew nothing about the world outside that fart-filled-well surrounding.
ReplyDeleteThus, the question of halal & haram ONLY applies to thingies they were well aware of!
The zombies take that issue further up their twisted faith & extend their f*cked definition to justify their voluntary urge!
Send them to Antarctica w/o foods & see what they would eat with all those cute thingies they could find before they r freezing to their ultimate dead - not that they r already walking shells!