The ruling on racing pigeons and taking money for it
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah preserve you. Wasting time with birds, chickens, and pigeons, especially those who fly them for racing. Do you have any guidance for us, Shaykh?
Answer:
Regarding pigeons, there is a prohibition against racing them. This prohibition has been established, and the ban on it is emphasized, because this is a form of idle play that has no benefit. It also involves consuming wealth unjustly. If a financial race is held, or if a financial prize is taken for it, it is forbidden (haram); because this is a form of gambling (maysir) and one of the forbidden competitions.
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah preserve you. Wasting time with birds, chickens, and pigeons, especially those who fly them for racing. Do you have any guidance for us, Shaykh?
Answer:
Regarding pigeons, there is a prohibition against racing them. This prohibition has been established, and the ban on it is emphasized, because this is a form of idle play that has no benefit. It also involves consuming wealth unjustly. If a financial race is held, or if a financial prize is taken for it, it is forbidden (haram); because this is a form of gambling (maysir) and one of the forbidden competitions.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 6471- حكم المسابقة بالحمام وأخذ المال على ذلك - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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