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Hunting in Ramadhaan

Question: On one of the mornings of Ramadhaan I went to the mountain where there were some game (animals). So I got hold of my rifle and shot some game to eat after breaking the fast. Is there any sin upon me or expiation for having done this (shooting these game). And is hunting game impermissible in the month of Ramadhaan? And what should I do if there is anything required of me?

Response: One who kills game whilst fasting, then this does not affect his fast, so your fast is correct and there is no need for you to make it up, and there is no problem in hunting in Ramadhaan.

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The Permanent Committee for Islaamic Research and Verdicts, comprising -

Head: Shaykh 'Abdul 'Azeez ibn Abdullaah ibn Baaz;

Deputy Head: Shaykh 'Abdur-Razzaaq 'Afeefee;

Member: Shaykh 'Abdullaah ibn Qu'ood

Fataawa Ramadhaan - Volume 2, Page 771-772, Fatwa No.787;

Fataawa al-Lajnah ad-Daa.imah lil-Buhooth al-'Ilmiyyah wal-Iftaa. - Fatwa No.11583

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Published: 3 January 2000