Can we use live bait in fishing?

29 Sep 2020 -

Can we use live bait in fishing? QUESTION: Can we use live bait in fishing? ANSWER: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh. In principle, it is impermissible to use live bait for fishing, as this is causing undue harm to the animals utilised. [1] [2] There are many effective artificial alternatives readily available; these may be adopted instead of live bait. [3]   And Allah knows best Mubasshir Ahmed Concurred by: Hanif Patel Muadh Chati Asmar Akram Approved by: Mufti Siraj Sitponi Falahi