24/113. Chapter:
Sunan an-Nasai 2881 — Five Vermin in the Haram
Which Animals May Be Killed In The Haram.
Five Harmful Animals That May Be Killed in the Haram
Sunan an-Nasai : 2881
Sunan an-NasaiHadith Number 2881
أَخْبَرَنَا إِسْحَاقُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، قَالَ أَنْبَأَنَا وَكِيعٌ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا هِشَامُ بْنُ عُرْوَةَ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، عَنْ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ " خَمْسُ فَوَاسِقَ يُقْتَلْنَ فِي الْحِلِّ وَالْحَرَمِ الْغُرَابُ وَالْحِدَأَةُ وَالْكَلْبُ الْعَقُورُ وَالْعَقْرَبُ وَالْفَأْرَةُ " .
A'isha Narrated from:
The Messenger of Allah said: "There are five kinds of vermin which may be killed out and inside the Haram: Crows, kites, vicious dogs, scorpions and mice."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 2881In-book reference : Book 24, Hadith 264English translation : Vol. 3, Book 24, Hadith 2884
Summary of Sunan an-Nasai Hadith 2881
This Hadith teaches a clear rule about five harmful animals in Haram and outside the Haram. Aishah narrated that the Messenger of Allah named crows, kites, vicious dogs, scorpions, and mice as vermin that may be killed in both places. The main lesson is that the sacred limits of the Haram are honored, but the Hadith also makes an exception for specific harmful creatures. The wording is focused and practical. It does not open the door to disturbing all animals. It mentions only these types in this narration. For anyone searching for the hadith about killing harmful animals in Makkah, this report shows that harm and safety are taken seriously even in sacred places.
What we learn from this hadith
- The Haram has special sacred limits, but this Hadith mentions exceptions for certain harmful animals.
- The named animals in this narration are crows, kites, vicious dogs, scorpions, and mice.
- The rule applies both inside and outside the Haram according to the wording of this Hadith.
- The Hadith keeps the ruling specific and does not speak about every animal.
