Is hunting at night with a rifle permissible? May Allah bless you.
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Hunting with a rifle is permissible, as it is like a sharp instrument that penetrates the body. There is no evidence prohibiting hunting with it at night. The basic principle in this regard is permissibility, unless there is an associated impediment.
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