Use Tools or Weapons for Hunting, Not Pebbles
Don't throw pebbles. He prohibited him (to do so).
He said that Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) had prohibited the throwing of pebbles. He said that for Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) did not like it, and prohibited throwing of pebbles or he forbade flinging of pebbles.
He, afterwards, again saw him repeating it (the act of throwing of pebbles), and said to him:
I inform you that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) did not approve or he forbade flinging of pebbles, but if I see you again flinging pebbles. I will not speak with you.
It neither inflicts defeat to the enemy nor kills the game but breaks. But it may break a tooth or put out an eye.
This hadith has been transmitted on the authority of Ibn Mahdi with a slight variation of wording.
Lessons
- Listen to and respect advice from elders and knowledgeable people.
- Think before you act. Understand the reasons behind rules. Throwing pebbles doesn't help in a fight or to catch animals, it can only hurt someone, like breaking a tooth or hurting an eye.
- Focus on actions that are beneficial and purposeful. Avoid pointless and potentially harmful actions.
