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- 1Asian demand reshapes Africa's wildlife trade from donkeys to sharks▼From donkeys to sharks, Asian demand reshapes Africa’s wildlife trade
New reporting highlights how demand from Asian markets is transforming wildlife trade across Africa, with species ranging from donkeys to sharks increasingly targeted for export. Donkeys are in demand for products such as ejiao, a traditional Chinese gelatin, while sharks are sought for fins and other goods. Conservationists warn the trade is putting pressure on African wildlife populations and rural communities that rely on them.
- 2Islamic teaching on honest selling recounted in donkey anecdote●True belief Another such example is that once Wasi’ Ibn Muhammad may Allah have mercy upon him wanted to sell his donkey
A classical Islamic story about Wasi' Ibn Muhammad, an early scholar, has been shared online. When selling his donkey, the buyer asked whether he thought the animal was good for him. The scholar replied that had he not thought so, he would not be selling it — an example cited to illustrate true belief and honesty in trade.