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What does it mean?
Five animals—rat, scorpion, kite, crow, rabid dog—are considered harmful and may be killed even in the Sanctuary.
In plain terms
These five creatures are seen as dangerous and can be removed.
What can you take from it?
Remove harmful animals when necessary.

Where it applies

  • in a mosque environment
  • in community pest control

Putting it to work

  • exterminate rats
  • control rabid dogs

Questions to consider

  • Why are these animals singled out?
  • What alternatives exist to killing them?

Another view

Modern ecological views may question killing some of these species.

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