Preventing pigeons from building nests in the Haram
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Question:
He says: We seek guidance regarding our practice of destroying the nests of the pigeons of the Haram before they lay eggs, by doing so from in front of the windows, and by placing bottles that prevent them from landing. Also, some companies have manufactured and sold iron, such as nails, to be placed at the windows of houses, specifically to prevent pigeons from sitting there and building nests.
Answer:
As for doing something to prevent pigeons from mating or from laying eggs, there is no harm in that. However, once they have built the nest or laid eggs, it is not permissible for you to encroach upon them. This is because the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said regarding the Haram: Do not drive away its game. Do not drive them away after they have settled. Once the eggs or the nest are established, it is not permissible to drive them away. But before anything is laid, place something to prevent them; there is no harm in that. Yes.
He says: We seek guidance regarding our practice of destroying the nests of the pigeons of the Haram before they lay eggs, by doing so from in front of the windows, and by placing bottles that prevent them from landing. Also, some companies have manufactured and sold iron, such as nails, to be placed at the windows of houses, specifically to prevent pigeons from sitting there and building nests.
Answer:
As for doing something to prevent pigeons from mating or from laying eggs, there is no harm in that. However, once they have built the nest or laid eggs, it is not permissible for you to encroach upon them. This is because the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said regarding the Haram:
Do not drive away its game, no
لا ينفر صيده، لا
Source
دروس الحرم، الدرس الثالث - تفسير — alfawzan.live (50:23)
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