Killing Insects
Question
A person has a problem with bees. They come in the house and even sting us. May we kill them?
What about other insects? Mosquitos, bugs, ants, flies, beetles, scorpions, lizards?
Answer
It is permissible to kill such animals/insects which by nature cause harm such as scorpions, snakes etc. It is Khilafe Awla (inappropriate) to kill other insects such as bees, mosquitoes, ants etc unless they advance in causing harm to a person.
References (Arabic / Urdu sources)
(Ahsanul Fatawa 8/185)
- Approved by
- Mufti Muhammed Saeed Motara Saheb D.B.
Where scholars differ, it’s safer to take the more cautious view.
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