Is it permissible to use a specific scent to repel birds from the rooftop and entrance of a house due to their nuisance?
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There is no harm in using a substance to repel birds, as long as it does not cause harm to you or your neighbors, for "harm is to be removed" as the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said: "There shall be no harm or reciprocating harm."
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