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Ibid. v. 1, p. 378

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Question : #265

Category: Miscellaneous

Subject:	bullfights and cock fighting in Islam
Question:	Are bullfights (tauromachy) and cockfights allowed?
Answer:	They are discouraged and if they are done with a betting, they are not allowed. In other words, if bullfighting involves loss of property, it is not permissible.

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