Are hunting and fishing halal?

It depends. Hunting and fishing for food are permitted (Qur'an 5:4, 5:96), with the conditions for halal game. Killing animals for sport alone is prohibited; catch-and-release fishing is debated.

Depends · Everyday life · From the Halal or Not? rulebook, checked 28 September 2026

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Are hunting and fishing halal?
It depends. Hunting and fishing for food are permitted (Qur'an 5:4, 5:96), with the conditions for halal game. Killing animals for sport alone is prohibited; catch-and-release fishing is debated.

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