Question
Pigeons are making a mess in our yard. They have built nests under the roof. Is it permissible to break the nests to get rid of the pigeons? Can I shoot them with a pellet gun?
Answer
As long as there are eggs/chicks in the nest, it will be haraam to break it. It will be zulm. The curse of the pigeons will fall. When the chicks are big and fly away, the pigeons will abandon the nest. Then break it. The moment they begin to rebuild it, break it. Don't give them a chance to build the nest. They will then find another place to build their nest. It is cruel to shoot them with a pellet gun, sling, etc. How will you feel if your home is broken or you are shot at in order to enable others to grab or destroy your home?
- Source
- themajlis.co.za
- Published in
- The Majlis Vol 22 No 06
- PDF page
- 5
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