Hi Leyla, @peacefulmuslim When you look at the Arabic of 6/118-119 you will see that there is no word for meat, rather it talks about consuming in general. There is also, naturally, no word for slaughtering. Also, ism does not only mean name, in a broader sense it more refers to attributes (of which the descriptive names of Allah may be a good example) It also does not contain any word for pronouncing the name of Allah?. Rather the word is dhukira?, `remembering the name/attribute of Allah?. So, this verse is not about just simply pronouncing the name when slaughtering an animal. I would say it is about remembering the attribute of Allah when consuming, not forgetting that what we consume is a favour from Him and a gift and to consume with that attitude , which also means keeping His laws when consuming, not being excessive with it and being thankful. Thanks a lot for the detailed explanation. It makes so much sense, and I had no clue this was what it meant, coz I have been reading english translation and they tell u something different altogether, and ofcourse everyone practices that too. But then, now I am seriously wondering, why has it been translated in english with such a different meaning? roll Not everyone knows arabic. Peace!

Wa alaikum salam jonny I read your story and found it very interesting. I'm happy for you! I too came to realize that the hadiths are so non-sense that they couldn't be from the Messenger or from God through the Messenger (like the Qudsi). As for code 19 and the submitters, I haven't read it enough but their point on hadiths is a good point. It's a pitty that most muslims don't even consider questioning hadiths. I had some arguments with them but it's always proven rather worthless... ? I was told too that complete bull about folding your trousers, grow a beard, don't eat with your left hand, women's salat is more valid in house, dogs are not to be pets, music is discouraged and more endless garbage. I mean, these guys don't live at all! Honestly, I never really believed or followed any of this non-sense before and definitely it was not because of them that I came to Islam, so I'm glad the hadiths are begining to be exposed to the truth. May God guides all and give us strength.