Is it permissible to destroy the eggs and nests of pigeons if they annoy a person and cause him harm?
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The questioner:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, is it permissible to destroy the eggs and nests of pigeons if they cause harm to a person and annoy him?
The Shaykh:
That which harms is killed; that which harms is killed, whether it is a bird or otherwise, to ward off this harm. Yes.
The presenter:
He says: Honorable Shaykh.
The Shaykh:
Except if it is in Makkah. Pigeons in Makkah, no. They are safe, so they are not disturbed, not driven away, and not killed. Yes. One places something in their house or location that prevents the pigeons. He puts up a mesh or something that prevents the pigeons. Yes.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, is it permissible to destroy the eggs and nests of pigeons if they cause harm to a person and annoy him?
The Shaykh:
That which harms is killed; that which harms is killed, whether it is a bird or otherwise, to ward off this harm. Yes.
The presenter:
He says: Honorable Shaykh.
The Shaykh:
Except if it is in Makkah. Pigeons in Makkah, no. They are safe, so they are not disturbed, not driven away, and not killed. Yes. One places something in their house or location that prevents the pigeons. He puts up a mesh or something that prevents the pigeons. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [4170- 4717] هل يجوز إتلاف بيض الحمام وعشه إذا كانت تزعج الإنسان وتضره؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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