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(Book 54, Hadith 31) #36839
Prohibiting Killing Snakes in Houses

SUMMARY: The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) forbade killing snakes which were in the houses.

Malik related to me from Nafi from Abu Lubaba that the Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, forbade killing snakes which were in the houses.
حَدَّثَنِي مَالِكٌ، عَنْ نَافِعٍ، عَنْ أَبِي لُبَابَةَ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ نَهَى عَنْ قَتْلِ الْحَيَّاتِ الَّتِي فِي الْبُيُوتِ

QUICK LESSONS:
Show compassion towards all living things; Respect life; Do not take any life without valid reason or permission; Be mindful of your actions

EXPLANATIONS:
This hadith is about the prohibition of killing snakes that are found in one's house. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us that it is forbidden to kill these creatures and instead we should be kind and merciful towards them. He also taught us to be mindful of our actions and not take any life without a valid reason or permission. This hadith teaches us the importance of being compassionate towards all living things and respecting their right to live as well as our responsibility towards them. It also reminds us that Allah has created all creatures with a purpose and we should not interfere with His plans without due cause.

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