I used to work in a profession that involved killing insects like ants and cockroaches. Is there any sin on me for that?
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Question:
I used to work in a profession that involved killing insects like ants and cockroaches. Is there any sin on me for that? Please guide us, may Allah reward you with good.
Answer:
If these things are harmful, there is nothing wrong with killing them. However, making this your profession and trade, it is better that you avoid this matter because of its baseness, and because you may kill things that are not harmful or damaging. So, avoid this work and choose a better one; that is better for you. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you with good, and may He do you good.
I used to work in a profession that involved killing insects like ants and cockroaches. Is there any sin on me for that? Please guide us, may Allah reward you with good.
Answer:
If these things are harmful, there is nothing wrong with killing them. However, making this your profession and trade, it is better that you avoid this matter because of its baseness, and because you may kill things that are not harmful or damaging. So, avoid this work and choose a better one; that is better for you. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you with good, and may He do you good.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، كنت أعمل في مهنة هي قتل الحشرات كالنمل والصراصير، فهل علي في ذلك إثم؟ الشيخ صالح بن فوزان الفوزان — youtube.com
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