The Qur'an strongly enjoins Muslims to treat animals with compassion and not to abuse them. The animals, together with all creatures, are believed to praise God, even if this praise is not expressed in human language.
Let the prisoners ask for food for their pets. Let them ask for toys for the amusement of the pets. Pets are notorious for being spontaneous and a challenge to live with. Try it.
Give the detainees a reason to think and appreciate the lives they now have in a way that gives care to a helpless animal. Young animals, too. Puppies, kittens. Dependence.
Let the prisoners ask for food for their pets. Let them ask for toys for the amusement of the pets. Pets are notorious for being spontaneous and a challenge to live with. Try it.
Give the detainees a reason to think and appreciate the lives they now have in a way that gives care to a helpless animal. Young animals, too. Puppies, kittens. Dependence.
