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  • He killed a bird which was annoying him repeatedly

    There was a bird that was hitting almost all the windows of the house very early in the morning we tried to ignore it, later it started releasing feces on two of the doors. I came back everyday for about two weeks, until my father had shot it knocked it out and broke its neck (he fells so very badly about taking the birds life but something.. More

  • How to get rid of mice

    My question is, since very recently we have found one or more mouse in our home, we can kill them by using mouse trap or poisoning them to get rid of them. So please tell me which way Allaah wants me to solve this problem... More

  • Keeping a fish tank in the house

    My aunt is going to give us a fish tank and I am going to buy fishes. Like cats and dogs they can't be kept in the house. So can fishes be kept in a house? .. More

  • Harming insects intentionally

    Is it forbidden in Islam to harm bugs intentionally?.. More

  • Animal experiments

    What is the Islamic ruling about animal testing, both for cosmetic and clinical reasons (e.g. finding cures for fatal human diseases)?.. More

  • 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

  • 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