Killing insects in the state of ihraam
Question
Is it permissible for one in the state of ihraam to kill spiders, crickets, and other similar insects?
Answer
It is permissible for one in the state of ihraam to kill insects that are harmful. Hence, it is permissible to kill these insects.
As for insects that are not harmful, then it is not permissible for one to kill them in the state of ihraam. If one kills them in the state of ihraam, one will be sinful, however no penalty will be compulsory.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
References (Arabic / Urdu sources)
لا شيء في هوام الأرض كالقنفذ والخنفساء كذا في فتاوى قاضيخان (الفتاوى الهندية 1/251)
لا شيء بقتل سبع صائل ... ولا بقتل الفواسق السبعة ولا بقتل باقي هوام الأرض وحشراتها كبعوض ونمل يؤذي وهو السود والصفر وما لا يؤذي لا يحلّ قتلها وإن كان لا يجب بقتلها الجزاء (غنية الناسك صـ 289)
- Answered by
- Mufti Zakaria Makada
- Checked & approved by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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