Answer:
In principle, hunting is permissible if done for the purpose of consuming the meat or gaining some other benefit from the animal. However, hunting merely for recreation or sport is disliked.
And Allah Knows Best
Darul Ihsan Fatwa Dept.
Question:
What is the Fatwa regarding hunting game with the intention of either keeping the animal’s hide, meat or horns etc.?
Answer:
In principle, hunting is permissible if done for the purpose of consuming the meat or gaining some other benefit from the animal. However, hunting merely for recreation or sport is disliked.
And Allah Knows Best
Darul Ihsan Fatwa Dept.
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Tel: 031 577 786 8
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