What is the ruling on eating the mongoose (Namis)?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Hunting and Slaughter

Book 56 · Issue 2 · Bab 1

Open in Qurani

Primary text

The mongoose (Namis) is unlawful (haram) to consume. This is established by the general ruling that creatures which tear with their fangs are predators, making them unlawful. It is also considered repulsive and undesirable.