Some young children throw things at birds called al-nubbatah; is their hunting valid?
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The questioner : Some young children throw things at birds called al-nubbatah; is their hunting valid?
The Shaykh : Their hunting is not valid unless they catch the bird alive and slaughter it according to the Shari'ah. If it falls dead, or is considered dead because it was struggling and then died, it is not permissible. However, al-nubbatah is prohibited because, as stated in the hadith, meaning that hunting with it is not permissible. It is prohibited, and a person should not allow his children to use it; rather, he should prevent them and explain to them that it is dangerous and may pop out an eye, break a tooth, or cause bleeding on the cheek or head, or something similar.
The questioner : May Allah reward you.
The Shaykh : Their hunting is not valid unless they catch the bird alive and slaughter it according to the Shari'ah. If it falls dead, or is considered dead because it was struggling and then died, it is not permissible. However, al-nubbatah is prohibited because, as stated in the hadith,
Do not poke an enemy, nor hunt game
لا تنكؤ عدوّا ولا تصيد صيداAnd it may pop out an eye and break a tooth
وإنما تفقؤ العين وتكسر السنThe questioner : May Allah reward you.