Sunan an-Nasai 4324 — Fanged Predators

Summary of Sunan an-Nasai Hadith 4324

This hadith gives a short and direct rule about animals forbidden to eat in Islam. Abu Hurairah narrated that the Prophet said every predator possessing fangs is forbidden to eat. The wording connects the prohibition to two features together: the animal is a predator, and it has fangs. The report does not list individual species, describe hunting methods, or discuss other categories of animals. Its focus is the general class of fanged beasts of prey. Because the statement is clear, the explanation should remain clear as well. A Muslim reading this hadith learns that food choices are not based only on taste or habit. The Prophet’s stated boundary must be respected without adding animals or exceptions that are not mentioned in this specific text.