Sunan an-Nasai Hadith: Muhrim May Kill Crow Kite Mice Vicious Dog
The Hadith Numbered 2829
Book: Sunan an-Nasai Hadith Number: 2829 (Numbering may vary slightly depending on the publication/Darussalam edition) Chapter: The Book of Hajj Rights and Rituals
The Hadith Text: It was narrated from Hafsah that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “There are five things for which there is no sin on the one who kills them in the Haram: The crow, the kite, the scorpion, the mouse and the vicious dog.”
Breakdown of the Animals (Al-Fawasiq)
These animals are collectively referred to in Islamic jurisprudence as Al-Fawasiq (the harmful or vicious ones). Because they are considered harmful by nature, the prohibition against hunting or killing animals while in the state of Ihram (or within the Haram sanctuary) does not apply to them.
Based on your input and various narrations (including Sahih Muslim and Bukhari), the list generally includes:
- ** The Snake:** (Included in many versions, though sometimes interchanged with the scorpion depending on the narrator).
- The Mouse/Rat: Considered a pest that destroys food and property.
- The Kite: A bird of prey known for snatching food/items.
- The Speckled Crow (Al-Ghurab Al-Abqa): Specifically distinguished from ordinary crows in some commentaries; known for pecking/harming camels or stealing.
- The Vicious Dog (Al-Kalb Al-Aqur): Scholars often interpret this broadly to include any predatory animal that attacks humans, such as wolves, lions, or leopards.
Key Notes on Terminology
- Muhrim: A Muslim who is in the sacral state of Ihram for the purpose of performing the Hajj or Umrah pilgrimage.
- Haram: The sacred boundary surrounding the Kaaba in Mecca. Generally, hunting or killing wild animals is strictly forbidden here, but these specific animals are the exception due to the danger or harm they pose.
