Is a Muslim allowed to eat a crow?

· 29 Rabiʻ I 1427 AH1 min readFatwa 14193English

Question

Is a Muslim allowed to eat a crow?

Answer

There are different types of crows. However, those that eat grains, wheat, etc. are Halaal and can be eaten. (Shaami vol.6 pgh.308; HM Saeed)

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Mufti Ebrahim Desai

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Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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