Ruling on forgetting to mention the name of Allah when shooting birds and the like
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Question: We live in the desert, and we hunt migratory birds with guns, but sometimes we forget to mention the name of Allah over the bird, and it falls dead. May we eat it?
Answer: If a Muslim forgets to mention the name of Allah when slaughtering, or when shooting game, or when sending out a trained dog to hunt, then the slaughtered animal is lawful, and so is the game if he finds it dead; for Allah the Exalted said: : [al-Baqarah:286]. It is authentically reported from the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) that he said: , as narrated by Muslim in his Sahih. Also, it was reported from him (peace and blessings be upon him) that he said: Allah has pardoned this nation for mistakes, forgetfulness, and what they are forced to do. There are other proofs as well, and success is from Allah.
Answer: If a Muslim forgets to mention the name of Allah when slaughtering, or when shooting game, or when sending out a trained dog to hunt, then the slaughtered animal is lawful, and so is the game if he finds it dead; for Allah the Exalted said: :
Our Lord, do not impose blame upon us if we have forgotten or erred.
رَبَّنَا لاَ تُؤَاخِذْنَا إِن نَّسِينَا أَوْ أَخْطَأْنَاAllah said: I have done so.
قال الله: قد فعلتIndeed, Allah the Exalted
إن الله
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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