Owls in Islam and Pakistan: Loopholes and Suggestions for Conservation and Management of this Highly Ecologically Important Niche

Authors

Mubasher Hussain, Islamic Research Institute, International Islamic University, Islamabad, PakistanFollow
Jamil Akhtar, Department of Islamic Studies, University of Gujrat, Gujrat, PakistanFollow

Abstract

Due to their vital ecological significance, owls drew the attention of several groups working on wildlife protection and conservation management across the globe. Hence, certain legal provisions have been articulated in the wildlife protection acts of the advanced countries to ensure full legal protection of wildlife including owls. Although there are certain laws concerning the protection of wild life in Pakistan, the specific and consistent legal provisions are still required for owl’s full protection. This article highlights a dire need of the articulation of such provisions respecting the prohibition of owl hunting on several religious, legal and ecological grounds.

DOI

https://doi.org/10.35691/JBM.1202.0164

Recommended Citation

Hussain, M., & Akhtar, J. (2021). Owls in Islam and Pakistan: Loopholes and Suggestions for Conservation and Management of this Highly Ecologically Important Niche, Journal of Bioresource Management, 8 (1).
DOI: https://doi.org/10.35691/JBM.1202.0164