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Sunan Ibn Majah #2939

Chapters on Hunting
Sahih

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو طَاهِرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ وَهْبٍ، أَخْبَرَنِي يُونُسُ، عَنِ ابْنِ شِهَابٍ، عَنْ سَالِمٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ رَافِعًا صَوْتَهُ يَأْمُرُ بِقَتْلِ الْكِلاَبِ وَكَانَتِ الْكِلاَبُ تُقْتَلُ إِلاَّ كَلْبَ صَيْدٍ أَوْ مَاشِيَةٍ ‏.‏
“I heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) raising his voice and commanding that dogs be killed, and dogs were killed, except for hunting dogs or dogs kept for herding livestock.”
Narrated by It was narrated from Salim that his father said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) commands the killing of dogs, except for those used for hunting or herding livestock. This directive reflects the cultural and practical considerations of the time regarding animals, particularly dogs, which were often seen as unclean. The takeaway is the distinction made between different types of dogs, emphasizing the need for practicality in animal management.

Modern Application

In contemporary society, this principle can be seen in discussions about responsible pet ownership and the management of stray animals. It encourages individuals to consider the roles of animals in their lives and communities while adhering to ethical treatment.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Animals in the Quran because it addresses the treatment of animals and the specific exceptions made for certain types of dogs.

Animals in the Quran

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About Sunan Ibn Majah

This hadith is #2939 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of Chapters on Hunting. It is graded Sahih and narrated by It was narrated from Salim that his father said:.

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