Keeping weapons for self defense
Question
1. Is it allowed in Islam to have legal weapons for self defense?
2. Is it a sunnah to have weapons for self defense?
Answer
1. Yes
2. To adopt means of protection and self defense is encouraged in Deen.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Zakaria Makada
- Checked & approved by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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