The Ruling on Keeping Pigeons for Play
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Question:
May Allah reward you. May it be blessed. What is your opinion on raising pigeons and spending time with them, watching them fly before sunset? Does this contradict the creed?
Answer:
Yes, this is something that is prohibited. Playing with pigeons is prohibited and is a form of frivolity. As for one who keeps pigeons for food and eats their meat, or keeps them to sell them, there is nothing wrong with that. But as for keeping them for play and being keen on their flight, that is not permissible.
May Allah reward you. May it be blessed. What is your opinion on raising pigeons and spending time with them, watching them fly before sunset? Does this contradict the creed?
Answer:
Yes, this is something that is prohibited. Playing with pigeons is prohibited and is a form of frivolity. As for one who keeps pigeons for food and eats their meat, or keeps them to sell them, there is nothing wrong with that. But as for keeping them for play and being keen on their flight, that is not permissible.
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/229 — archive.org (6:22)
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