❖ Islamic Ruling on Buying and Selling Predatory Animals ❖
Ruling on the Sale of Predatory Beasts
It is prohibited to engage in the buying and selling of predatory animals due to their harmful nature, impurity, and lack of benefit. Examples include lions, leopards, cheetahs, wolves, and similar creatures. Selling such animals is not permissible, and any transaction involving them is considered invalid (bāṭil).
[Ibn Bāz: Majmū‘ al-Fatāwā wa al-Maqālāt: 19/40]
Key Points Summarized:
① The sale of dangerous and wild predators like lions, leopards, and wolves is not allowed.
② Such animals are considered harmful and useless in Shari‘ah terms.
③ Any trade involving these creatures is invalid and impermissible.
④ This ruling is based on the principle of preventing harm and misuse of wealth.
