Is a bequest concerning a dog whose ownership is forbidden valid?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Bequests

Book 31 · Issue 2 · Bab 1

Open in Qurani

Primary text

The bequest concerning a dog whose ownership is forbidden is not valid, whether the testator specified it as one of his dogs or as part of his wealth. This is because selling such a dog is invalid as it possesses no recognized value, distinguishing it from a sheep.