Is Wearing Coyote Fur Permissible?

Answered by Ustadh Tabraze Azam

Question: Assalam alaykum

I happend to buy a Canada Goose jacket having coyote fur. What is the islamic ruling for wearing fury made of coyote?

Answer: Wa alaikum assalam wa rahmatullah,

In and of itself, it is permitted to wear the fur of a coyote because hair is generally deemed to be pure, and not filthy. The same applies to the vast majority of tanned hides.

But if animals are being treated cruelly in order to obtain the fur, such clothing would be best avoided, for the sake of Allah Most High, seeking to prevent the wrong (munkar).

Causing undue pain or harm to animals is a major sin. The Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him and give him peace) said, “Fear Allah in regards to your treatment of animals.” [Abu Dawud]

[Shurunbulali, Maraqi al-Falah with Tahtawi’s Gloss (1.236)]

Please also see: Is Unethical Food Permissible to Eat? and: Is Paying Fees to Look at Animals Impermissible?

And Allah Most High alone knows best.

wassalam,

[Ustadh] Tabraze Azam

Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani

Ustadh Tabraze Azam was born and raised in Ipswich, England, a quiet town close to the east coast of England. His journey for seeking sacred knowledge began when he privately memorized the entire Qur’an in his hometown at the age of 16. He also had his first experience in leading the tarawih (nightly-Ramadan) prayers at his local mosque. Year after year he would continue this unique return to reciting the entire Quran in one blessed month both in his homeland, the UK, and also in the blessed lands of Shaam, where he now lives, studies and teaches.