What is the ruling on consuming the water dog (Kalb al-Ma')?
General Chapter
Al-Mughni
Book of Hunting and Slaughter
Primary text
The view held by Al-Layth is that the water dog is permissible, contrasting with the general rule applied by Abu 'Ali Al-Najad regarding forbidden land counterparts.
Supporting text
Abu 'Ali Al-Najad considers the water dog forbidden because its counterpart on land is forbidden (if it is predatory or similar to forbidden animals). Al-Layth, however, permits both the water and land dog.