What is the ruling on using the device that electrocutes insects?
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The questioner : What is the ruling on using the device that electrocutes insects?
The Shaykh : There is no harm in it for two reasons. The first reason is that the electrocution does not involve burning, but rather it absorbs the life force, as evidenced by the fact that if you placed a piece of paper on this device, it would not burn.
The second reason is that the one who invented this device did not intend to torment mosquitoes and insects with fire, but rather intended to repel their harm. The hadith states: and this is what was tormented, so this is for repelling their harm.
The third reason is that it is generally not possible to eliminate these insects except with this device or with chemicals that produce a foul odor, which may harm the body. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) burned the palm trees of Banu Nadir, and palm trees usually do not lack birds, insects, or the like. Yes.
The questioner : May Allah reward you, O Shaykh. The questioner says.
The Shaykh : There is no harm in it for two reasons. The first reason is that the electrocution does not involve burning, but rather it absorbs the life force, as evidenced by the fact that if you placed a piece of paper on this device, it would not burn.
The second reason is that the one who invented this device did not intend to torment mosquitoes and insects with fire, but rather intended to repel their harm. The hadith states:
He prohibited tormenting with fire
نهى أن يُعذّب بالنارThe third reason is that it is generally not possible to eliminate these insects except with this device or with chemicals that produce a foul odor, which may harm the body. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) burned the palm trees of Banu Nadir, and palm trees usually do not lack birds, insects, or the like. Yes.
The questioner : May Allah reward you, O Shaykh. The questioner says.