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I would like to know if you are allowed to kill an ant without a reason?

Fatwa 5459English
Character & Morals

Question

Asalamualaikum 1.

Answer

It is not permissible to cause harm to any living creature without a valid Shar'i excuse. Numerous Ahaadith prohibit cruelty to living creatures, such as the prohibition of Nabi (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) that a living creature be killed (without excuse) while being held in thrall. (Muslim)

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai

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