Halaal and haraam animals
Question
Are the following animals Halaal to consume in the Hanafi Madhab:
1. Gerbil 2. Guinea Pig 3. Squiril 3. Peacock 4. Stork 5. Hadeda 6. Owl 7. Buffalo 8. Zebra
Answer
Zebra, Buffalo, and peacock are halaal. Birds that attack with their claws and mainly eat filth are haraam.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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