It was narrated that Hisham bin Zaid said; "Ans and I entered upon Al-Hakam - that it, Ibn Ayyb - and there were some people shooting at a chicken in the house of the governor. He said: 'The Messenger of Allah forbade using animals as targets;'
The Prophet Muhammad's teachings are timeless and applicable to all people in any era or place. His words serve as a reminder that we must always strive to be kind and compassionate towards all living things, no matter how small they may seem. We must remember that Allah has created everything in this world with purpose, so it is our duty to protect it from harm or abuse.