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The Ruling on Eating Hyena Meat

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Question:
Your brother Faisal Abu Raghad says: Recently, the phenomenon of eating hyena meat without need has become widespread. What is the ruling on eating it? May Allah reward you.

Answer:
There is no harm in eating it, because it is game, as in the hadith where he was asked about the hyena: Is it game?
The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) was asked about the hyena: Is it game? He said: Yes.سئل النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم عن الضبع أصيد هو؟ قال نعم
So it is game whose meat is eaten. Yes.

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May Allah reward you,
Source قناة «السعودية»، برنامج فتاوى — youtube.com (24:55)

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