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Are eagle, hawk and other birds of prey halal?

Quick answer Scholars differ

Eagle, hawk and other birds of prey are debated in the Maliki school and haram in the Hanafi, Shafi'i, Hanbali and Ja'fari schools.

Also asked as: “Can Muslims eat eagle, hawk and other birds of prey?” · “Are eagle, hawk and other birds of prey haram?” · “Are eagle, hawk and other birds of prey halal in the Hanafi school?”

Ruling by school of thought

School of thoughtRuling
HanafiHaram
Shafi'iHaram
MalikiScholars differ
HanbaliHaram
Ja'fari (Shia)Haram

Birds of prey with talons are forbidden according to the majority, based on hadith. Some Maliki scholars consider them disliked.

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