Social, Media & Ethics · Subtopic
Animals & Pets
48 fatawa from 4 South African Darul Iftas on Animals & Pets, part of Social, Media & Ethics. Newest first; every fatwa links to the page where its Darul Ifta published it.
Subtopics are grouped from each Darul Ifta’s own categories and the fatwa titles, so the count is approximate.
By Darul Ifta
Animals & Pets fatawa — page 1 of 2
- Mufti Online26 Aug 2025
Mounting the horns and skull of a hunted animal on one's wall
I recently went hunting and shot an animal. Is it permissible for me to mount its horn or skull in my room?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Ask Imaam14 Jul 2025
Can i put down my cat to save it from further pain?
Salams. I adopted a kitten 8 momths ago from the street as its mother has left it. We took it to the vet to get it vaccinated and treated. After a…
Muhammad I.V Patel - Mufti Online30 Jan 2025
Using 3D foam animal targets for archery
I am part of an archery organization in which, for training purposes and competitions 3D foam animal targets are used. Is this permissible? Can the…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Azaadville6 Nov 2024
Taking Photos Of Animals And The Income Earned Therefrom
Is taking photos of animals allowed? Is the income earned from taking photos of animals allowed?
- Mufti Online20 Feb 2024
Definition of a faasiq, greeting a faasiq and eating from an animal that is slaughtered by a faasiq
1. What is a faasiq? 2. Can you greet a person that is a faasiq? 3. Can you eat from an animal that is slaughtered by a faasiq?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Ask Imaam18 Jan 2024
Ruling on sleeping with one's pet
What is the ruling of sleeping with one's pets, cat pet? I read in an Islamic Book that one should not? Is this correct? Is this something that…
M. Akhtar - Mufti Online2 Oct 2023
Keeping a cat in the musjid building
What is the ruling in keeping a cat in the Masjid building and it living there? But it won't be kept in the actual Masjid?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online8 May 2023
Taking pictures of animals
Is it permissible to take photos of animals, not as a job but as a hobby?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ibn Masood21 Feb 2023
Feeding animals kept as pets
The wild cat in my backyard gave birth to kittens. I wish to keep the kittens for my children, however, the kittens won’t sleep in the house. Will I…
- Mufti Online3 Oct 2022
Keeping a taxidermy (stuffed animal)
Is it permissible to keep a taxidermy - e.g. a person caught a live fish and he wishes to frame that fish... or he went hunting and wishes to keep…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ask Imaam20 Jan 2022
Is it allowed for me to kill the cat which harms my pet rabbits?
I have pet rabbits. A cat comes and eats the babies. Is it permissible for me to harm or kill the cat? It is a pet cat so it is well fed and doesn't…
M. Akhtar - Ask Imaam18 Dec 2021
Hunting Animals for sport
Did Islam have permission to those who hunt for their enjoyment fun and game like now a days we have food meat of goat sheep cow buffalo camel…
Hasan Ahmed Razzak - Ask Imaam10 Oct 2021
Skinning an animal immediately after slaughter
Salam. Sometimes when we have many animals to slaughter, we start skinning the animals immediately after they are slaughtered. Is this okay or…
Ikraam Elias Gangat - Mufti Online11 Apr 2020
Pictures of dead humans and animals
Are pictures of dead humans and dead animals permissible?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Ask Imaam8 Apr 2019
Is there Kaffara for Killing a Cat?
I was driving a car and hit one cat by mistake and the cat died. I am feeling guilty after this event. Is there any "Kuffara" for this situation?…
- Mufti Online6 Mar 2018
Children playing with stuffed animals and dolls with no eyes
What is the ruling on stuffed animals that do not have eyes? Can this be given to children to play with? Also a dolly with no eyes?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online29 Oct 2017
Wearing clothing with a shadow of an animal
Is it permissible to wear clothing or watches that have a shadow of an animal on it with absolutely no facial features. The whole figure is black.
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online12 Mar 2017
Wearing clothing which has an outline of an animal on it
Is it permissible to wear clothing with the outline of an animal no eyes or face in and out of salaat?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Ask Imaam9 Mar 2017
Is it permissible to upload pet pictures on the website?
I am developing a website for a pet store. I will be required to upload images of pets and products that have pet images. i wont have to capture any…
Ridwaan Ibn Khalid Esmail [Kasak] - Ask Imaam8 Feb 2017
Qurbaani Animals and Neighbours being Hurt
Very beautiful & knowledge filled guidance in the lecture on (B.E.E.P) Masaa'il Pertaining to Qurbani. May almighty Allah accept your hard work &…
- Mufti Online5 Sep 2016
Making salaam to one's pets
Can one greet one's animals/pets in the Islamic greeting and also communicate the way he would with a muslim eg. Alhamdulillah, As salaam mu alykum…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online26 May 2016
Moving a cat from the blanket
I sleep on the floor in a friends house and during the night the cat always comes around me and when I go asleep it creeps up and also sleeps on top…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online15 Mar 2016
Giving children dolls, teddy bears, animated story books and toy animals
My children are young: 5 years, 3 years and 1 year. Are we allowd to let them play wit dolls/teddy bears/animated story books/toy animals, etc? Can…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online21 Feb 2016
Silhouettes of animals
I know that pictures are not allowed in Islam , but does this include silhouettes of animals?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online4 Aug 2015
Prizes won at a dog competition
A Muslim entered his dog into a dog competition. Based on the gait, size, alertness, general health and so forth of the dog, the dog was placed in…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online26 Feb 2015
Watching animals mating
Is watching of animals mating permissible?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online24 Dec 2014
Cat sleeping on the Qur'an
My cat fell asleep on top of the Qur'an Shareef and other Deeni kitaabs. Please advise on what I should do in this instance. Is it necessary to…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ask Imaam30 Aug 2014
Is it halal to hunt birds or animals or game (for food purpose) while they are asleep at night?
Is it halal to hunt birds or animals or game (for food purpose) while they are asleep at night?
Fahad Abdul Wahab - Mufti Online15 Apr 2014
Buying food for pets with interest money
Is it permissible to use interest money to buy food for pets?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ask Imaam14 Dec 2013
Should the husband and wife have separate accounts?Is celebrating birthday, watching TV permissible? How do animals glorify Allah?
I pray that you are all in a high state of iman and good health. JazakumAllah khair for taking the time to respond to our questions and teach us,…
Arshad Ali - Ask Imaam10 Jun 2010
I have been in dispute with my friend about his male cat , i advised him to castrate the cat for it own wellbeing. He has refused due to his religious beliefs, i wish you to clarify this issue.
I have been in dispute with my friend about his male cat , i advised him to castrate the cat for it own wellbeing. He has refused due to his…
- Ask Imaam14 Oct 2009
1) I want to know in detail what is halal from Sea and what is haram because iwas having disscussion with my friend from europe specially about crab and prans we have heard...2)what animals and bird is halal to eat ..
1) I want to know in detail what is halal from Sea and what is haram because iwas having disscussion with my friend from europe specially about crab…
- Ask Imaam31 Jul 2009
1. it is mentioned in Quran(not in hadith) for the woman to be accompanied by a mahram 2. You might as well be familiar with the name Yousuf Islam(Cat Stevens). Now many say that music is haram in Islam.
Asalam u alaikum wrthwbrkth! Q1.(a)Brother, I wanted to ask you whether it is mentioned in Quran(not in hadith) for the woman to be accompanied by a…
Ml. Asif Umar - Ask Imaam24 Feb 2009
1) I wanted to know that if I copy a image from a website (of an animate object) and then transfer it to my mobile phone, would I be asked to put this picture into life on Qiyamat? 2)2) Also if a dog licks you would you need to have a bath or just wash the part touched by the dog?
1) I wanted to know that if I copy a image from a website (of an animate object) and then transfer it to my mobile phone, would I be asked to put…
Ml. Asif Umar - Ask Imaam23 Sep 2008
Am i allowed to keep cats indoors?
I have two female cats. Both have been indoor cats since they were born. I am not sure if you've come across the indoor/outdoor cat debate, but…
Ml. Ehzaz Ajmeri - Ask Imaam8 Mar 2006
1) Our neighbors have a pet dog. Whenever the Moazzan gives Azaan, the dog starts howling as if he is crying. Can I ask you what is the reason behind that and what can we do?
1) Our neighbors have a pet dog. Whenever the Moazzan gives Azaan, the dog starts howling as if he is crying. Can I ask you what is the reason…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam18 Oct 2005
Is it permissible to take pictures of insects and animals (like cat, parrot etc.)?
Is it permissible to take pictures of insects and animals (like cat, parrot etc.)? 2) Is is permissible to watch only Islamic programs on TV (i.e.…
Mufti Husain Kadodia - Ask Imaam7 Sep 2004
Can you specify in what products Glycerin (from animal or plant) is Permissible i.e. Soaps, Lotions, shampoos, facial cleansers, etc.
Assalaamualikum Dear Mufti Sahab. In question 1070 some, you stated that Glycerin in products such as Soaps and Shampoos are permissible and you…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam25 Mar 2004
What is the meaning of a dream in which one kills a spider by giving ten rupees. Also tell what seeing other animals means
Before this my mother saw herself and us (her children) in a garden full of flowers.
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam8 Mar 2004
I saw animals in dream.what does it mean?
I saw in my dream that there is some kind of tension in my home. I saw some animals in my kitchen. I think I saw may be a fox(but not sure about…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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