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Rabbits as Pets?
Question
Is it permissible to keep rabbits as pets. Some people say I can’t keep them because they are despicable?
Answer
It is permissible to keep rabbits as pets. There are records in the Hadith that Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) consumed the meat of rabbit. This is an indication that it was not considered to be a despicable creature.
And Allah Knows Best
- Answered by
- Mufti Suhail Tarmahomed
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