The Ruling on Neglecting Birds Until They Die

Question:
This questioner says: A boy, fourteen years old, is interested in raising birds and poultry, but in reality he neglects them regarding food and drink. Some of these birds have died, and we, the adults, have been distracted from them. What is the ruling in this matter?

Answer:
This is forbidden (haram) for him to neglect them, as they are living beings. Allah (Exalted and Majestic is He), as the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) said, , one should be kind to his living possessions and feed them. A woman entered the Fire because of a stray cat, while a woman entered Paradise because of a dog she watered. When she saw it panting from thirst, she went down into a well, drew out water, and gave it to the dog, so Allah forgave her. Yes.