Q 1: Is eating
the meat of a wolf
lawful? Some people advise patients to eat the meat of wolves. We appreciate your advice!
(Part No. 22; Page No. 273
A:
It is unlawful to eat the meat of a wolf because it is one of the beasts of prey which the Prophet (peace be upon him) forbade:
The Prophet (peace be upon him) forbade the eating of every fanged beast of prey.
Related by
Al-Bukhari,
Muslim,
Abu Dawud,
Al-Nasa'y,
Al-Tirmidhy, and
Ibn Majah.
Consequently, it is unlawful to eat wolf meat for treatment.May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.