What is the ruling on one who forgets to feed a caged animal or bird?
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Question:
I have birds in my house. I used to give them water and food every day, but one day I forgot, and I found them dead. I am regretful about that. Is there anything required of me?
Answer:
If you did not intend this, but rather forgot, Allah the Exalted says:[Al-Baqarah 2:286] So there is no blame for forgetting. But what do you want with these birds that you confine and expose to death? What you should do is not to confine them or keep them with you unless you take care of their needs, or you appoint someone to look after them when you are absent or when you forget. Yes.
I have birds in my house. I used to give them water and food every day, but one day I forgot, and I found them dead. I am regretful about that. Is there anything required of me?
Answer:
If you did not intend this, but rather forgot, Allah the Exalted says:
Our Lord, do not impose blame upon us if we have forgotten or erred.
رَبَّنَا لَا تُؤَاخِذْنَا إِن نَّسِينَا أَوْ أَخْطَأْنَا
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ماحكم من نسِي إطعام حيوان أو طير محبوس؟ للشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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