Understanding Islam — Page 242
240 entered the Fire. She did not give it to eat or drink when she shut it up, nor did she leave it free to pick up its nourishment from among the rodents and insects of the earth (Bukh ā r ī and Muslim). #1605 Ibn ‘Umar ra relates that he passed by some Quraish youths who were shooting arrows at a bird they had tied down, having made a bargain with the owner of the bird that he should have every arrow of theirs that missed. When they saw Ibn ‘Umar ra they dispersed. Ibn ‘Umar ra said: Who has done this? May Allah’s curse be upon him who has done this. The Holy Prophet sa has cursed him who makes a target of a living thing (Bukh ā r ī and Muslim). #1606 Anas ra relates that the Holy Prophet sa forbade an animal being made a target (Bukh ā r ī and Muslim). #1607 Hish ā m ibn Ḥ ak ī m ibn Ḥ iz ā m relates that he passed by some non-Muslim peasants in Damascus who had been ordered to stand in the sun and over whose heads olive oil has been poured. He inquired: What is this? And was told: They are