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  • Killing animals and sacrificing

    What is the ruling of killing an animal for no reason? Which animals are eligible for sacrifice in EID, and can someone sacrifice animals for the sake of Allah on any other day? Please give evidence... More

  • Treatment of animals - pigs

    To my understanding we are supposed to show affection towards animals. What is the case with pigs? In some areas in India people bring pigs and keep them in the locality so they eat the dirt and keep the locality clean. Should we kill them? Or take them to another place? In general what should be the treatment of pigs?.. More

  • Keeping a Dog

    I have a question about keeping dogs. I first got my dog 2 years ago. However, I recently became a pious Muslims I pray 4-5 times a day fast voluntarily. Some other Muslims told me that by keeping a dog in my home or outside it angles will not come into or near the house. This disturbs me as I want to please Allah (Subhanna Wa'tahalla). However, my.. More

  • Killed a kitten in the dryer

    I had a kitten only a month old and my daughter put it in the dryer with my laundrey and I did not no I turned on the dryer not knowing the kitten was in there and it suffocated and burned I cant get over the guilt what can i do to make up for its suffering?.. More

  • Dogs for guarding are lawful

    I like to keep a dog in my house. It gives me a good feeling of security, dogs are loyal and honest animals, I know the saying of the Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi wa Sallam) about the Angels who, don't get into a house with a dog or picture. I keep the dog out of my main home in separate area. Please tell me in details, what I can do?.. More

  • Caring for birds

    I would like to know if it is permissible for Muslim to mind birds. I really need to know... More

  • Killing household pests

    Is it allowed in Islam to kill household pests, such as flies, spiders, ants, etc.?.. More

  • A Guide Dog for the Blind

    I live in the UK and you might know that the English Kafir is the best dog trainer. They use dogs to search for illegal drugs, catch criminals, search for missing people and other uses. Among other uses the Kafireen use dogs to guide blind people. My brother is blind and now he is an adult and he wants his independence and dignity. He does not want.. More

  • Hunting during Ramadan

    Is hunting during Ramadan Halal?.. More

  • Animal Doctor Treating Dogs and Cats

    I am a veterinary doctor. Am I allowed to work in a pet clinic to treat dogs and cats? If it is allowed them how can I make Wudu for the prayers? .. More

  • Killing ants

    Is it permissible to kill ants in one's home? I've read a Hadith in which the Prophet (peace be upon him) forbade the killing of ants, but I'm not sure how far this applies... More

  • Shooting Pigeons for Sport

    We shoot live targets, especially pigeons in games and practice for the championship. After the game or championship, the pigeons are slaughtered by Halal means and sold to poor people. This occurs 2-3 times weekly before championships as training. No betting occurs. The only money involved is for targets and shells. Is this practice Halal? .. More

  • Eating Prey Killed by a Non-Muslim

    Is it allowed to eat prey shot in game, by a non-Muslim (Christian)? If this non-Muslim (Christian) says "Allah Akbar" before shooting the prey, does it make it Halal? .. More

  • Dogs living with Muslims

    May I have a reference about dogs being forbidden to live with Muslims and why? Is there any exception for the small clean and hygienic dogs?.. More

  • Animal's rights in Islam

    We hear what U.S.A talk about human rights. So, I want to know the animals' rights in Islam. .. More