The Ruling on Killing Ants and Insects
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Question:
It is reported from the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) that he prohibited killing ants. Does this include what we call here the *tharr* and the *qa'ir*?
Answer:
Any insect, or any beast or livestock, that is harmful is to be killed to repel its harm. As for that which is not harmful, it is not permissible to kill it, whether it is ants or anything else. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you. Honorable Shaykh,
It is reported from the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) that he prohibited killing ants. Does this include what we call here the *tharr* and the *qa'ir*?
Answer:
Any insect, or any beast or livestock, that is harmful is to be killed to repel its harm. As for that which is not harmful, it is not permissible to kill it, whether it is ants or anything else. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you. Honorable Shaykh,
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/054 — archive.org (8:04)
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