I have a cat and I feed it food that I know is haram. I have heard that buying haram food
Question
I have a cat and I feed it food that I know is haram. I have heard that buying haram food, even for a pet is a haram transaction. What is your opinion? Is this true? Do I have to start buying hallal food for my cat as it is available but far more expensive? (Note: it is not that I cannot purchase the halal food for my pet. It is simply that it is more expensive and a lot more hassle for me to prepare). Please advice.
Answer
Assalamu Alaikum Warahmatullah
Brother/Sister in Islam
The information is true. One cannot feed ones pet with Haram food.
And Allah Knows Best
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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