Respect towards animals, mindfulness when dealing with creatures, accountability for one's actions .

This hadith teaches us that killing animals without a justifiable reason is not allowed in Islam. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ was asked what constitutes a ‘just reason’ and he replied that it means slaughtering an animal for food and not cutting off its head and throwing it away. This hadith emphasizes the importance of being mindful when dealing with animals, as they are also creations of Allah SWT and should be treated with respect. It also teaches us to be conscious of our actions, as we will be held accountable for them on the Day of Judgment. Furthermore, this hadith encourages us to think before we act so that we can make sure our actions are justified according to Islamic teachings.