Ruling on a wolf's meat


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Q 1: Is eating the meat of a wolf lawful? Some people advise patients to eat the meat of wolves. We appreciate your advice! (Part No. 22; Page No. 273


A: It is unlawful to eat the meat of a wolf because it is one of the beasts of prey which the Prophet (peace be upon him) forbade: The Prophet (peace be upon him) forbade the eating of every fanged beast of prey. Related by Al-Bukhari, Muslim, Abu Dawud, Al-Nasa'y, Al-Tirmidhy, and Ibn Majah. Consequently, it is unlawful to eat wolf meat for treatment.May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.




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