Trapping birds

Q: What is the ruling on hunting birds using nets? It is noteworthy that this device may kill the bird without bleeding. Is it permissible to eat the meat of these birds killed by a method other than slaughtering? Please, advise! May Allah bless you!

A: If the bird dies in the net, it is impermissible to eat of it as the conditions of slaughtering are not met: 1- The use of a device that causes the blood to gush out. 2- The determined intention to slaughter the animal. 3- Mentioning Allah's Name upon slaughtering. The Prophet (peace be upon him) said, If the killing device causes blood to gush out and Allah's Name is mentioned, eat (the meat of the slaughtered animal). But do not slaughter with a nail or a tooth. He (peace be upon him) said to a person who hunted using Mi`rad (a heavy featherless blunt arrow) and the like: If the game is hit by its sharp edge, eat it. However, if it is hit by its broad side, do not eat it, for it has been beaten to death. (Agreed upon by Al-Bukhari and Muslim) May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.