24/117. Chapter:
Sunan an-Nasai 2888 — Harmful Creatures in Haram
Killing Mice In The Sanctuary
Harmful Creatures in the Haram Hadith
Sunan an-Nasai : 2888
Sunan an-NasaiHadith Number 2888
أَخْبَرَنَا يُونُسُ بْنُ عَبْدِ الأَعْلَى، قَالَ أَنْبَأَنَا ابْنُ وَهْبٍ، قَالَ أَخْبَرَنِي يُونُسُ، عَنِ ابْنِ شِهَابٍ، عَنْ عُرْوَةَ، أَنَّ عَائِشَةَ، قَالَتْ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم " خَمْسٌ مِنَ الدَّوَابِّ كُلُّهَا فَاسِقٌ يُقْتَلْنَ فِي الْحَرَمِ الْغُرَابُ وَالْحِدَأَةُ وَالْكَلْبُ الْعَقُورُ وَالْفَأْرَةُ وَالْعَقْرَبُ " .
A'isha Narrated from:
The Messenger of Allah said: "There are five animals all of which are vermin and may be killed inside the sanctuary: Crow, kites, vicious dogs, mice and scorpions.'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 2888In-book reference : Book 24, Hadith 271English translation : Vol. 3, Book 24, Hadith 2891
Summary of Sunan an-Nasai Hadith 2888
This Hadith reports from Urwah that Aishah said the Messenger of Allah named five animals that are all vermin and may be killed inside the sanctuary. The animals listed are crow, kites, vicious dogs, mice, and scorpions. The main search phrase is harmful animals in Haram hadith. This narration is focused on the Haram itself, using the wording inside the sanctuary. It teaches that the sanctity of the place is real, but the Prophet still mentioned a specific allowance for these harmful creatures. The Hadith does not say to disturb other animals or hunt game. It simply gives a named list and a ruling connected to that list.
What we learn from this hadith
- This narration mentions the permission inside the sanctuary.
- The animals named are crow, kites, vicious dogs, mice, and scorpions.
- The Hadith gives a specific list, not a general rule for all animals.
- The sacred status of the sanctuary remains while these harmful animals are excepted.
