Branding the animal on its face
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Question:
This questioner, Muhammad from Riyadh, says: Honorable Shaykh, is it permissible to brand an animal, such as a camel, on its face? We ask for guidance and advice for whoever does this, may you be rewarded.
Answer:
Branding is permissible, but it must not be on the face. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) forbade branding the face and striking a number on the face. This is forbidden. Yes.
This questioner, Muhammad from Riyadh, says: Honorable Shaykh, is it permissible to brand an animal, such as a camel, on its face? We ask for guidance and advice for whoever does this, may you be rewarded.
Answer:
Branding is permissible, but it must not be on the face. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) forbade branding the face and striking a number on the face. This is forbidden. Yes.
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/204 — archive.org (14:49)
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