The Pigeons of the Haram are not distinct from other Pigeons

Question :

One of the Hajj pilgrims to the Sacred House of Allâh says: "Verily, any pigeon in Al-Madinah Al-Munawwar- ah, when its time of death comes near, it goes to Makkah Al- Mukarramah. Then it flies around the sky of the Noble Ka'bah, like a Farewell (Tawaf) for itself. Then it dies after it has flown a distance of miles." Is this correct or not? Please benefit us with an answer.

Answer:

The pigeons of Al-Madinah and the pigeons of Makkah Al-Mukarramah are not distinctly different from other pigeons, except that it is not permissible to hunt them or chase them away for the person who is in Ihram for Hajj or 'Umrah. This is also not permissible for someone who is not in Ihram as long as he is in the Haram of Makkah or the Haram of Al- Madinah. However, when the person leaves outside of these two sanctuaries it is permissible to hunt these pigeons for whoever is not in Ihram for Hajj or 'Umrah. This is due to Allâh's Statement:
"O you who believe, do not kill the game animals while you are in the state of Ihram."Al-Bukhari no. 1833." class="fa fa-archive text-info" aria-hidden="true">

And the Hadith continues. This was recorded by Al-Bukhari. There is also his statement:
"Verily, Ibrahim made Makkah a Haram (sacred land) and verily I have made Al-Madinah a Haram (sacred land) for whatever is between its two mountains. Its shrubs should not be cut and its game animals should not be hunted."

This was recorded by Muslim. So, whoever claims that any pigeon in Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah, when its time of death approaches, it flies to Makkah and passes in the air around the Ka'bah, then this person is ignorant. Indeed he has claimed something that has no basis from the standpoint of authenticity. For verily, none knows the appointed times of death except Allâh. Allâh said:
"And no soul knows in which land it will die."

The Farewell Tawaf around the Ka'bah is only by performing a Tawaf around it after a Hajj or 'Umrah. Thus, the claim that the pigeons know when their time of death is drawing near and that they perform a Farewell Tawaf around the Ka'bah by flying above it is a false claim. No one would make such a bold claim except an ignorant person who invents lies on Allâh and His servants. And Allâh is the One Who is sought for help. May Allâh send prayers of blessing and peace upon our Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, his family and his Companions.

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