Killing Animals by Accident
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Question: Sometimes, while I am driving my car at high speed, some cats or dogs come in my way, and I am unable to control the car or avoid them, so I run them over against my will. Is there any sin on me for this or not?
Answer: Animals have sanctity; it is not permissible to encroach upon them or kill them unless they are harmful, such as predators, snakes, and other harmful creatures. As for animals that are not harmful, it is not permissible to kill them. If one comes in your way while you are in the car, you must
preserve its life and give it a chance to pass. However, if you are unable to do so, such as if you run it over unintentionally and are unable to refrain from doing so, there is no blame on you for that. You would only commit a sin if you intentionally killed it without justification, because they are animals with sanctity and are not harmful.
Question: Cats are among domestic animals, but if they cause harm by destroying some property, for example, or eating chickens, for example, or the like, is it permissible to kill them?
Answer: Yes, all harmful animals, whether cats or otherwise, if they cause harm and do not desist from it through discipline, it is permissible to kill them to repel their harm and damage.
Answer: Animals have sanctity; it is not permissible to encroach upon them or kill them unless they are harmful, such as predators, snakes, and other harmful creatures. As for animals that are not harmful, it is not permissible to kill them. If one comes in your way while you are in the car, you must
preserve its life and give it a chance to pass. However, if you are unable to do so, such as if you run it over unintentionally and are unable to refrain from doing so, there is no blame on you for that. You would only commit a sin if you intentionally killed it without justification, because they are animals with sanctity and are not harmful.
Question: Cats are among domestic animals, but if they cause harm by destroying some property, for example, or eating chickens, for example, or the like, is it permissible to kill them?
Answer: Yes, all harmful animals, whether cats or otherwise, if they cause harm and do not desist from it through discipline, it is permissible to kill them to repel their harm and damage.