Is it sinful to curse an animal, whether in jest or with the intent to insult, and does this fall under Allah's or the Prophet's prohibition of animal abuse?
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The prohibition against torturing animals is a prohibition against using anything with a soul as a target. As for mockery, the prohibition against it was revealed concerning humans in His (the Most High) saying: "O you who have believed, let not a people ridicule [another] people." Therefore, insulting an animal or mocking it is not considered forbidden, but a Muslim should utilize their time in what benefits them and accustom their tongue to speaking good.
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