How is the Hadith "Kill the gecko, for it used to blow on Abraham" understood in light of the noble verse "And no bearer of burdens will bear the burden of another"?
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It is permissible to kill geckos because they are inherently harmful; they spoil food and can poison humans, as they are venomous creatures. The fact that a gecko blew on the fire of Abraham (peace be upon him) indicates its malevolence, its subjugation by Satan, and its enmity towards humanity. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) encouraged killing them because it repels harm from humans and breaks the power of Satan. Therefore, killing it with the first strike is better, as it involves hastening to do good.
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