Keeping small fish as pets
Question
1. Is it permissible to keep a small pet fish (less than the size of my finger)?
2. Is it haram, makrooh, etc?
Answer
Yes, provided one takes good care of it and feeds it.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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