The Ruling on Raising Pigeons and Its Effect on Testimony
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Question:
We begin with a letter from our brother Abu Salih. He says: Honorable Shaykh, what is your view on raising pigeons? Is it true that the testimony of a pigeon breeder is not accepted? And is the wisdom behind this for the breeder or the person who keeps them for racing, identity, and hobby?
Answer:
[Al-Fatihah 1:1-2], and may Allah send blessings and peace upon our Prophet Muhammad, and upon his family and all his Companions. As for what follows, raising pigeons for the purpose of selling them or for eating is permissible; it is among the things Allah the Exalted has made lawful. However, raising them for play and taking prizes for them is forbidden. This is what is prohibited, and this is what invalidates one’s testimony. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you.
We begin with a letter from our brother Abu Salih. He says: Honorable Shaykh, what is your view on raising pigeons? Is it true that the testimony of a pigeon breeder is not accepted? And is the wisdom behind this for the breeder or the person who keeps them for racing, identity, and hobby?
Answer:
(1) In the name of Allah, the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful. (2) [All] praise is [due] to Allah, Lord of the worlds -
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ رَبِّ الْعَالَمِينَThe presenter:
May Allah reward you.
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/137 — archive.org (1:01)
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