Altab Hossain Ⓥ

Read “Islam & Veganism : Common Misconceptions“ by Altab Hossain (Prophecy) on Medium: medium.com/@veganprophecy/is…

Dear Christians, have you ever read Proverbs 12:10? It says: "The righteous care for the needs of their animals." Think about that for a moment. The Bible connects righteousness with caring for animals. But today, millions of animals are confined, separated from their families and slaughtered for food. They are scared, they are hurt, they are begging for mercy. If righteousness means caring for animals, shouldn't we also question the suffering behind our food choices? Animals are God's creation and they deserve kindness, too.

Christians, you believe God created animals. You believe Jesus taught mercy and compassion. But why does that compassion disappear when animals end up on your plate? Animals feel pain. They experience fear. They fight to stay alive. If God's creation deserves kindness, shouldn't that include the animals we eat? Is our compassion selective?

Jesus taught us to be merciful. But have you ever thought about what that means for animals? They feel pain. They experience fear. They want to live. If we believe compassion is important, shouldn't we also think about the suffering our everyday choices may cause? I'm not asking you to be perfect. I'm simply asking you to reflect: Can we extend a little more mercy to animals, too? 🤍🙏🏾

Have you ever been invited somewhere as a vegan, only to realise there's practically nothing you can eat? Everyone's enjoying, laughing, having a good time… And you're sitting there, looking for something suitable to eat. It's not about expecting special treatment. It's not about wanting the whole menu changed just for you. Sometimes, all it takes is one simple vegan dish. One small gesture that says, “We thought of you.” Dear non vegans, we don't want to feel like a burden for being vegan. We just want to feel included 🤍🙏🏾

"She is vegan. She doesn't eat anything!” Have you ever heard someone say that? I swear, people think we survive on sunlight and good intentions! 😂 But seriously…have you ever looked at how many foods are already vegan? Rice. Dal. Potatoes. Fruits. Vegetables. So many delicious things! We haven't stopped eating. We've just stopped eating animals and animal products 🤍

Completed Week 236 of #FastAgainstAnimalAbuse yesterday, a 24 hour weekly dry fast campaign. This week’s message: TEST ON CRIMINALS, NOT ANIMALS. Millions of innocent animals suffer in laboratories, enduring pain and fear for human benefit. They have committed no crime. They deserve no punishment. Their lives matter. Their suffering matters. Let us build a world where compassion extends to every living being 🤍

Have you ever sat at a table where everyone was eating animals… And felt completely disconnected? People laughing. Making jokes. Enjoying their food. And all you can think about is the suffering behind it. You don't want to judge anyone. You just wish they understood why it's so difficult for you to sit there. If you've ever felt this way… You're not alone 🤍

The hardest part of being vegan isn't being different. It's watching the world become so comfortable with animal suffering that it barely notices anymore. Sometimes, I'm exhausted from trying to make people understand why animals matter. If you're vegan and feel this too… Please, don't let the world make you numb. Your sadness means you still care. And you're not alone.

There's a new chicken shop right outside my house! Every single day, I'm reminded of the suffering that I desperately wish I could stop! And you know what hurts the most?! People walk in. They buy chickens. They walk out. And I keep thinking… DO THEY SEE WHAT I SEE?! These aren't objects! They're not products without feelings! They're living beings who can feel fear, who can feel pain, who want to live! PLEASE! JUST LOOK INTO THEIR EYES! Don't just see a chicken. SEE A LIFE!

People say, “Altab, you have followers. It's easy for you!” EASY?! YOU THINK THIS WAS EASY?! My own family once disowned me for speaking against animal sacrifice. Friends stopped including me in their plans. I come from a poor neighbourhood in Kolkata. I wasn't born with influence, money, or a platform. I had to find my voice in an environment where speaking up could cost me the people closest to me. SO DON'T TELL ME IT WAS EASY JUST BECAUSE YOU CAN SEE THE FOLLOWERS I HAVE TODAY! I didn't start with a platform. I STARTED WITH A CONVICTION!

Completed Week 235 of #FastAgainstAnimalAbuse, a 24 hour weekly dry fast campaign. This week’s message: STOP MAKING ANIMALS PREGNANT. Animals deserve bodily autonomy. They should not be forcibly impregnated to produce milk, offspring, or profit for humans. Their bodies are not ours to control, and their reproductive lives should not be exploited for human consumption. Let’s stand up for a world where animals are respected, not used. 🤍🙏🏾

For a while, I genuinely doubted whether Islam and veganism were compatible. I can understand why some Muslims struggle with this question. But Islam explicitly teaches kindness towards animals. I realised I didn't have to abandon my faith to stand against animal suffering. I want more Muslims to know that they can be Vegan without abandoning their religion 🤍

Why should protecting animals mean struggling to support yourself? Animal rights activists have bills to pay, too. We shouldn't have to choose between our mission and our financial security. Compassion deserves support, not just applause 🤍

It's festival season. Navratri. Durga Puja. Dussehra. Everyone is eating, laughing, dancing, and making memories. And I'm happy to see people happy. But I can't stop thinking about the Animals who are suffering during this time. I just wish we could celebrate, enjoy our food, and make beautiful memories without hurting them. I really believe we can 🤍

@grok how and where to find love as a vegan?

I didn't become vegan to reject my religion. I became vegan after learning about the suffering animals experience, especially in the dairy industry. I never stopped being Muslim. Do you think caring about animals and being religious can go hand in hand? Tell me your honest opinion in the comments 🤍

Completed Week 234 of #FastAgainstAnimalAbuse, a 24 hour weekly dry fast campaign. This week’s message: CLOSE COW SLAUGHTERHOUSE IN KOLKATA. Cows are sentient beings who deserve to live, not be slaughtered. No animal should have to suffer and die for human choices. Kolkata must stand up for compassion and demand the closure of the cow slaughterhouse. 🤍🙏🏾

I was afraid to tell people in my Muslim community that I was vegan. I worried they would judge me, question my faith, or think I was rejecting my religion. But I knew that if I kept quiet, more animals would suffer, and I wouldn't be true to myself or others. I couldn't keep hiding my thoughts and feelings just to fit in. I chose to speak up because Animals deserve a voice 🤍