Is compensation required for hunting sea animals that live on land, such as turtles and crabs?
Chapter on Ransom (Fidyah) and Penalty for Hunting
Al-Mughni
Book of Hajj
Primary text
For animals that live in the sea, breed, and lay eggs in it, such as the turtle and crab, there is no compensation due, treating them the same as fish.
Supporting text
Ata holds that compensation is due for the turtle and the frog, and everything that lives on land.