Why is it considered Haram? Do muslims eat other animals that live the same way as pigs? Are the reasons for it being haram been scientifically proven? I asked my mum why pork was considered haram, she said "because pig is the most filthy animal who sleeps with any family member while other animals don't"
That is the most false thing ever!
Pigs are actually quite clean, just have to keep them cool with an alternate cooling source than their defecate.
Myth—Pigs are dirty.
Fact—Pigs are actually one of the cleanest farm animals if given adequate space. They will sleep one area and defecate in another. It’s only when temperatures get too warm that they try to cool off by selecting a wet, muddy spot to lay in.
http://www.hobbyfarms.com/livestock-and-pets/pig-facts-fiction.aspxAlso many animals are incestuous!
Many mammal species, including humanity's closest primate relatives, tend to avoid mating with close relatives, especially if there are alternative partners available.[114] However, some chimpanzees have been recorded attempting to mate with their mothers.[115] Male rats have been recorded engaging in mating with their sisters, but they tend to prefer non-related females over their sisters.[116]
Livestock breeders often practice controlled breeding to eliminate undesirable characteristics within a population, which is also coupled with culling of what is considered unfit offspring, especially when trying to establish a new and desirable trait in the stock.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Incest#AnimalsWRT
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Livestock breeders often practice controlled breeding to eliminate undesirable characteristics within a population, which is also coupled with culling of what is considered unfit offspring, especially when trying to establish a new and desirable trait in the stock."
This means both breeding close relatives together to produce and enhance characteristics, whilst killing those who are too inbred (causing inbreeding depression and poor functioning of organisms (paralysis etc.)). Dogs and cats breed with their mothers, fathers, sisters and brothers, I don't remember cats being seen as impure in Islamic doctrine. Neither are rabbits as far as I know, these definitely breed within families and are eaten as a source of food as well. Your mothers point is moot!
Lol? To my knowledge it's because pigs really like mud baths and normally eat fairly unsanitary food(garbage and the type) while other animals(cows and the sort) are said to eat grass and stuff. Other rumors are that they eat their own crap and don't get digested.
(What I heard growing up in an Egyptian community - not necessarily true)
Goats eat everything and I remember them being a primary source of food in Arabia and Arabic speaking nations; if I remember correctly. Heck, chickens will eat dead chicken flesh if given it, they are allowed!
Topic: Pork