Prohibition of Killing the Bee, the Ant, the Hoopoe, and the Woodpecker
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Question:
It is reported that the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) prohibited the killing of four creatures: the bee, the ant, the hoopoe, and the woodpecker. Is this specific to the Haram, or is it general?
Answer:
It is general. This is general. These four are not to be killed. Yes.
It is reported that the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) prohibited the killing of four creatures: the bee, the ant, the hoopoe, and the woodpecker. Is this specific to the Haram, or is it general?
Answer:
It is general. This is general. These four are not to be killed. Yes.
Source
شرح كتاب المنتقى من أخبار المصطفى صلى الله عليه وسلم، بداية من باب ما يقتل من الدواب في الحرم والإحرام — islamhouse.com (46:21)
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