Shafii jurisprudence generally prohibits the sale of dogs, drawing on narrations concerning their price. Hanafi jurists interpret the relevant evidence and lawful benefit through a different argument.
The statement “the sale of a dog is allowed” is therefore not an undisputed ruling across schools. Learners must identify the Hanafi position, the disagreement, and its scope.
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Kitab al-Buyu: Animal Sales, Silkworms, Bees and Dhimmi Transactions
Shafii jurisprudence generally prohibits the sale of dogs, drawing on narrations concerning their price. Hanafi jurists interpret the relevant evidence and lawful benefit through a different argument.
The statement “the sale of a dog is allowed” is therefore not an undisputed ruling across schools. Learners must identify the Hanafi position, the disagreement, and its scope.