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Musnad Ahmad 521 (Book 4, Hadith 113) #34187
Killing Dogs and Slaughtering Pigeons

SUMMARY: Uthman, in his sermon, encouraged the killing of dogs and the slaughter of pigeons.

Al Hasan narrated: I saw 'Uthman enjoining, in his khutbah, the killing of dogs and the slaughter of pigeons.
حَدَّثَنَا عَبْد اللَّهِ، حَدَّثَنَا شَيْبَانُ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا مُبَارَكُ بْنُ فَضَالَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا الْحَسَنُ، قَالَ شَهِدْتُ عُثْمَانَ يَأْمُرُ فِي خُطْبَتِهِ بِقَتْلِ الْكِلَابِ وَذَبْحِ الْحَمَامِ‏.‏

TOPICS
killing  *  dogs  *  slaughter  *  pigeons  *  qatala  *  kilab  *  dhabaha  *  hamam

QUICK LESSONS:
Respect for animals, Use power responsibly

EXPLANATIONS:
In this hadith, Al Hasan narrates that he saw Uthman delivering a sermon in which he encouraged people to kill dogs and slaughter pigeons. This hadith is an example of how animals were treated during the time of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. It is important to note that this was not a general commandment for all Muslims but rather an instruction for those living in Medina at the time. The purpose behind this instruction was likely to protect people from diseases or other harm caused by these animals. This hadith also teaches us about respecting animals and using them responsibly as Allah has given us dominion over them. We should not abuse our power over them but instead use it wisely so that we can benefit from their presence while also protecting ourselves from any potential harm they may cause us.

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