Is the sale of an animal used as decoys for hunting permissible, such as an owl used to gather birds?
Chapter on Selling the Musarrah (Animal with milk retained in udder)
Al-Mughni
Book of Sales
Primary text
The permissibility of selling an animal used as a decoy, such as an owl used to collect birds for the hunter, is subject to differing opinions based on whether the benefit derived is sufficient grounds for sale. It is potentially permissible due to the resulting benefit.
Supporting text
Alternatively, its sale might be forbidden because using such an animal is considered disliked (Makruh) due to the potential torment inflicted upon the animal. This ambiguity extends to similar creatures like the stork (Laqliq).