Written Fatwa

Is it permissible to kill a suffering animal?

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19.11.2021

My horse's leg fibers was torn, the vet said it can't stand up anymore. What is the ruling on killing this horse? If it is permissible to kill, how should it be killed? It is in so much pain right now.

Animals should be treated like humans if they can be treated. Although a person cannot be cured, he is not killed, he is asked to live until his last breath. If animals cannot be treated and are suffering, they can be culled in a way that causes the least pain and is environmentally friendly. This form of culling can also be learned by consulting a veterinarian.

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