What is the ruling on killing a disabled horse whose recovery is despaired of, in order to relieve it?
It is commendable to slaughter a forbidden animal for consumption, such as a Muhram animal, to relieve it, especially when there is no hope of its recovery. This is considered an act of mercy, which is commanded in the Hadith: "Be merciful, and you will receive mercy."
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