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3720. It was narrated that Abu Taiyâh said: "I heard Anas bin Mâlik say: 'The Messenger of Allâh ﷺ used to mix with us so much that he said to a little brother of mine: "O Abu 'Umayr, what happened to the Nughair?"' (Sahih)
(One of the narrators) Waki' said: "Meaning, a bird that he used to play with."
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a. Nughair is a kind of bird that is similar to a sparrow and has red beak. Imâm Ibn Hajar said it is a wagtail. See (Fathul-Bâri, volume 10, page 715).
b. Making fun with children to amuse them is allowed.
c. Some people, during their fun with children, speak matters that disturb children, it is not allowed.
d. Having birds and the like is allowed, provided they should be looked after and fed properly.