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| Arabic | الصيد في الإحرام |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | as-SAYD fee al-ih-RAAM |
| Etymology | From Arabic الصيد (as-sayd, 'hunting/game') and الإحرام (al-ihram, 'the sacred state'). The root ص-ي-د refers to catching or hunting prey. |
Hunting in Ihram(الصيد في الإحرام) The prohibition of hunting, killing, or disturbing wild land animals while in the state of ihram. This is explicitly mentioned in the Quran (Surah Al-Ma'idah 5:95-96) and applies to all pilgrims in ihram.
الصيد في الإحرام
The Quran directly addresses this prohibition: 'O you who believe, do not kill game while you are in ihram' (5:95). This covers all wild land animals including birds, mammals, and reptiles. The pilgrim may not hunt, assist in hunting, point out game to hunters, or eat meat from an animal hunted specifically for them. However, fishing and consuming seafood remain permissible. If a pilgrim violates this rule, they must offer compensation equivalent to the animal killed — either sacrificing a similar domestic animal, feeding the poor its equivalent value, or fasting equivalent days. Harmful creatures (scorpions, snakes, aggressive dogs) may be killed in self-defense even during ihram.
From Arabic الصيد (as-sayd, 'hunting/game') and الإحرام (al-ihram, 'the sacred state'). The root ص-ي-د refers to catching or hunting prey.
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