The Ruling on Using the Skins of Snakes and Predators
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Question:
Abu Sufyan, may Allah keep you safe, says: Some people use snake skins in shoes and sandals, while others use the skins of predators, such as leopards and tigers, in clothing. All of this
Answer:
is forbidden. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) forbade the skins of predators, and snake skins are impure. Snakes are among the impure things, so it is not permissible to use their skins.
The presenter:
And what people do is a religious innovation (bid'ah).
Abu Sufyan, may Allah keep you safe, says: Some people use snake skins in shoes and sandals, while others use the skins of predators, such as leopards and tigers, in clothing. All of this
Answer:
is forbidden. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) forbade the skins of predators, and snake skins are impure. Snakes are among the impure things, so it is not permissible to use their skins.
The presenter:
And what people do is a religious innovation (bid'ah).
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 141/9 شرح زاد المستقنع/ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com (1:25)
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