Is expiation obligatory upon one who startles a pigeon in the Haram of Makkah without killing it?
Source: FtawySummarized from the full answer at Ftawy · imported Sep 2, 2026
There is no expiatory offering () required for one who scares away pigeons in the (sacred precinct). If the scaring away was intentional, then it is forbidden, and repentance is obligatory. If it was unintentional, then there is no sin.
Summarized from the full answer at Ftawy · imported
Read the full answer on Ftawyhttps://ftawy.com/en/questions/174452
Where this answer came from
- Source platform
- Ftawy
- Original fatwa ID
- 174452
- Imported
- Translation status
- Source text, unreviewed
- Read the full ruling
- Read the full answer on Ftawy