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[quote]whale, horse, rabbit, donkey, and then 'DABB'

>>The large dabb-lizard is called ´crocodile of the desert´, though it is a harmless and shy herbivore.

http://www.biblepicturegallery.com/Pictures/Other-An/The%20large%20dabb-lizard%20is%20called%20crocodile%20of%20the%20%20pa.htm

The Prophet personally disliked the Dabb, and in some instances discouraged eating of horses (I am not sure of the source but perhaps because of their uses, especially so since the early Muslims were so ill equipped for war??)

Please note that apart from the Prophet's personal dislike, all are herbivores. Or at least not the kind of animals which devour their prey. (some Hadith allude to devouring carnivorous animals as Haraam)

Also note that while the Koran is silent on these, the carnivorous animals (especially those that tear their prey) are natural prohibitions. Mankind generally has not accepted them as mainstream menu items.

'Anal sex' is another example. The Koran does not forbid it. But simply says 'approach to them in the manner directed by nature......'

Thus both are natural prohibitions as opposed to Shariah prohibitions.

Same for homosexuality. The KOran condemns Lot's people, but no where explicitly states that sodomy is forbidden.

Thus once again, natural prohibition as opposed to Shariah prohibition.

Finally, the law of Fitrah (circumcision, cliping hairs, etc) are not enjoined in Koran.

Once again commands that derive their justification from nature, hence the word 'Fitrah'.

Same for tattoos. Here the Koran alludes to nature. 'And change not the nature in which God made you...' or so the verse goes.[/quote]

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