Question
slms
is it sunnah to kill a house lizard?
i killed a baby lizard after reading the hadith.
was i correct
i read something about, the lizard and Ebrahim AS- when he was thrown in the fire
pls advise
shukran
Answer
It is permissible if harmful.
No
And Allah Knows Best

Mufti Elias (May Allah Protect him)
Category:Animals
Question
Salaams respected Mufti
Is it permissible to buy fish products like salmon, prawns etc from non muslim outlets like spar pik n pay etc?
Answer
Permissible, if the section/department is absolutely separate however better to abstain.
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Mufti Elias (May Allah Protect him)
Category:Animals, Food Related
Question
slms mufti.is it unislamic to have a bird as a pet??? i bought one for my daughter and my mother-in-law told me that i should take it back because its unislamic and a bird should be free and not be kept in a cage because Allah didnt create birds to be kept in a cage and by keeping it, it will bring bad luck into my house.
JazakAllah
Answer
Any bird which is not accustomed to or seasoned to be caged, restricted is not allowed to be kept as a pet. If it does not mind to be caged then it is permissible to do so. But it has to be treated well at all times otherwise it will be sinful bringing the displeasure of Allaah. Be cautious.
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Mufti Elias (May Allah Protect him)
Category:Animals
Question
AssalaamuAlaikum mufti saahab I am very confused that what happens to animals after Qayamat
Answer
They will be destroyed after their internal process of retribution.
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Mufti Elias (May Allah Protect him)
Category:Animals
Question
Assalaamualykum Mufti Elias
Is it permissible to sterilise a female dog? If so, is it makrooh?
Jazaakumullah
Answer
If done for medical reasons then it is NOT makrooh.
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Mufti Elias (May Allah Protect him)
Category:Animals
Question
can you name a parrot 'layla' or any other muslim name?
Answer
Try to give a meanigless name.
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Mufti Elias (May Allah Protect him)
Category:Animals
Question
Answer to 5257 does not seem to be accurate as we are not allowd to wear cloths with animal pics not just human as the answer was given to the person hu asked.also cartoon character pics not permisable?
Answer
The human and animal pictures will be ok if eyes blocked out.
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Mufti Elias (May Allah Protect him)
Category:Animals
Question
Assalamualaikum Mufti Sahab
We have 2 kids at home under the age of 2 years.Recently we visited a Zoo here and captured some pictures of the animals.We have taken some family snaps too.Now we have created a CD of these pictures for the kids as they can remember and identify the animals and enjoy seeing the animals on a big screen.We were planning to play Surah Yaseen in this CD as the background audio since the kids can repeatedly listen to it while watching the CD.My question is "is it permissable to play any quranic surah in the background with the pictures of animals?"
Jazakkallahu Khair
Answer
Our view - permissible, Makrooh. Many others will say no.
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Mufti Elias (May Allah Protect him)
Category:Animals
Question
is it permisable to keep a monkey as a pet ? if not y ?
Answer
No. Hindering of freedom
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Mufti Elias (May Allah Protect him)
Category:Animals
Question
asalaamualaikum
please advise if it is permissable to put down a sick/suffering animal in Islam?
shukran
Answer
Permissible.
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Mufti Elias (May Allah Protect him)
Category:Animals
Question
Salaams Muftie,
Referring to Question No. 4905, what if he dog that I have is used for security and protection, can I still have it?
Answer
Yes, keep it at a distance from the home not in the house.
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Mufti Elias (May Allah Protect him)
Category:Animals
Question
When the weather is freezing cold outside and i have a dog, is it okay to bring it into the warmth of my house but in a particular place of the house ?
-Jazakallah
Answer
- It is not allowed to keep dogs as pets.
- Yes, know the area and learn the laws pertaining to the dog.
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Mufti Elias (May Allah Protect him)
Category:Animals
Question
Asalamoualaikoum,
there are spiders in my house. Big ones.
can you please tell me its significance?
jazakallah
Answer
No
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Mufti Elias (May Allah Protect him)
Category:Animals
Question
is it permissable to keep a dog or is it haraam
Answer
Not as a pet, as guard dog.
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Mufti Elias (May Allah Protect him)
Category:Animals
Question
SLMZ, I AM A PET LOVER (WITH OVER 43 PETS) BUT MANY PEOPLE SAY THAT IT IS BAD TO KEEP RABBITS IS THIS TRUE? THEY SAY IT HAS TO DO SOMTHING WITH THE FEET AND THE BREATHING. MAY YOU EXPLAIN PLEASE. SHUKRAN
Answer
No. However be careful, treat Animals well. Do not earn the anger of Allaah via them.
And Allah Knows Best

Mufti Elias (May Allah Protect him)
Category:Animals
Question
slms mufti, i have heard that it is not permissible tokeep snakes as pets, my daughter has 2 snakes and we are trying to get rid of them, she wants an Islamic reason as to why we cannot keep them as snakes, is it possible that these snakes are the cause of the unpleasantness we are experiencing at home please advise. jzk
Answer
That which has the potential of being harmful, one should abstain from.
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Mufti Elias (May Allah Protect him)
Category:Animals
Question
Assalaam mu alaikum
I would like to inquire if it is permissible to keep a monkey as a pet?
Answer
Yes,Makrooh
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Mufti Elias (May Allah Protect him)
Category:Animals
Question
Assalaamualaikum...Mufti are muslims allowed to keep Monkeys as pets?
Answer
Yes, Makrooh.
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Mufti Elias (May Allah Protect him)
Category:Animals
Question
Salaams! Are we allowed to keep cats and birds in the house as pets?
Answer
Permissible, look and care for them properly.
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Mufti Elias (May Allah Protect him)
Category:Animals
Question
dear respected mufti
we know that we are not allowed to keep pets.
i have a situation were a hungry dog came to my house one day and i felt
sorry for him and i fed him.the dog belongs to my neighbor's worker. it now comes everyday and i feed him.what should i do? my concern is that the angels will not come to my house. please advice
jazakallah
Answer
Hand over the animal to the SPCA
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Mufti Elias (May Allah Protect him)
Category:Animals