The Ruling on Hunting for Recreation
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, what is the ruling on hunting for the sake of recreation, even though we eat what we catch?
Answer:
There is nothing wrong with it; there is nothing wrong with hunting what Allah has made lawful. However, if it occupies you from obeying Allah, it is not permissible. As for if it does not occupy you from obeying Allah, or if it occupies you from matters that are obligatory upon you, such as raising your children, educating them, and being present with them, then if it occupies you from an obligation, it is not permissible. Or if it occupies you from obeying Allah and performing the obligatory duties, it is not permissible. Yes.
Honorable Shaykh, what is the ruling on hunting for the sake of recreation, even though we eat what we catch?
Answer:
There is nothing wrong with it; there is nothing wrong with hunting what Allah has made lawful. However, if it occupies you from obeying Allah, it is not permissible. As for if it does not occupy you from obeying Allah, or if it occupies you from matters that are obligatory upon you, such as raising your children, educating them, and being present with them, then if it occupies you from an obligation, it is not permissible. Or if it occupies you from obeying Allah and performing the obligatory duties, it is not permissible. Yes.
Source
شرح بلوغ المرام من أدلة الأحكام [ صالح الفوزان ]، تتمة باب البر والصلة — islamhouse.com (1:00:25)
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