Is it permissible to rent out a cheetah, goshawk, or falcon for hunting?

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Al-Mughni

Book of Leasing

Book 25 · Issue 1 · Bab 1

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The rental of a cheetah (fahd), goshawk (bazzi), or falcon (saqr) for hunting is permissible, provided the duration is specified. This permissibility is established because the purpose is a lawful benefit (manfa'ah mubahah), and since loaning such animals for use is permitted, renting them is likewise permissible, analogous to renting a beast of burden (dabba).