Please note: this fatwa has been translated by artificial intelligence.
Question
Is it permissible to weigh animals while they are alive according to the school of thought? Because there are texts in the school's books that state its prohibition, and the scholars have justified this by the fear of breathing and movement from the weighed animal, which leads to uncertainty in the weight. However, this has become a common practice today, so what is the ruling and how should we understand the scholars' statements?
Answer
I say, and with God's success: It is permissible to sell animals by weight; as there are large scales in this time, and it is the usual method of sale, and it does not lead to disputes, so it is permitted, and God knows best.