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'Why I Went Vegan:' Stories From Vegetarian Muslims

Anila Muhammad | Posted 05.04.2013 | Canada Living
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Anila Muhammad

Meet a diverse group of self-identified Muslims and read stories of why they choose to become vegetarians or vegans. I hope you will be inspired by what you read and consider adding vegetarian and vegan options to your diet.

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Why So Surprised I'm A Muslim Vegetarian?

Anila Muhammad | Posted 04.23.2013 | Canada Living
Read More: Veganism, Islam, Vegetarian, Sufism, Plant-Based, Vegan, Muslims, Vegetarianism, Slidepollajax, Slidefreestyle, Canada Food Inspection, Factory Farming Animals, Slaughterhouse, Vegetarian Muslim, Factory Farming, Vegan Muslim. Animals, Canada Living News
Anila Muhammad

My first glimpse into the slaughterhouse industry came when I read Fast Food Nation and discovered how animals where treated in factory farms. I was horrified to say the least. Interestingly enough, the idea of Muslims being vegetarian or vegans has prompted some debate.

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Gatineau Steer Shooting: Let's Stop the Bull

Camille Labchuk | Posted 01.01.2012 | Canada
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Camille Labchuk

Why do we object so vigorously to what these poor animals experienced, yet accept that had they not escaped from the trailer, the steers would have be slaughtered for food just hours later? The only difference is, we don't bear witness to these conditions -- the suffering goes on behind closed doors.

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