Food, Halal & Slaughter · Subtopic

Animals & Pets

562 fatawa from 9 South African Darul Iftas on Animals & Pets, part of Food, Halal & Slaughter. 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.

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Animals & Pets fatawa — page 13 of 15

  1. Ask Imaam14 Nov 2010

    Is it permissible to eat fish with milk and other dairy products?

    Is it permissible to eat fish with milk? What if they are cooked together (as opposed to drinking a glass of milk), or the dairy product in question…

    Muftī Abrar Mirza
  2. Ask Imaam23 Jun 2010

    I am a passionate muslim hunter in Canada like many muslim brothers here in Canada and throughout the world. I hunt to consume the meat of the animal....

    I am a passionate muslim hunter in Canada like many muslim brothers here in Canada and throughout the world. I hunt to consume the meat of the…

  3. Ask Imaam2 May 2010

    Q : 1. Is it halal to genetically modify plants, and animals for our liking? 2. Will it be halal to consume such meat and vegetables if substitutes are not available?...

    1. Is it halal to genetically modify plants, and animals for our liking? ie. Most of the chickens grown in the United States have been engineered to…

    Ml. Muhammad bin Hashim Amod
  4. Ask Imaam16 Mar 2010

    Would it be possible for a Muslim to consume no animal products e.g. meat, cheese, eggs and fish ?

    Would it be possible for a Muslim to consume no animal products e.g. meat, cheese, eggs and fish ?

    Ml. Sajid bin Shabbir
  5. Ask Imaam31 Jan 2010

    Last week I bought some Fish from Sainsburys, after getting it home and a few days later. I realised that it has the Jewish Star sign, therefore I know that the £4 I paid has gone to Israel to aid them...

    I see and undertand all the conflicts going on between the muslims and none muslims, so decided to boycott companies and individuals who support…

  6. Ask Imaam7 Dec 2009

    Is prawns are Haram in Hanafi Maslak?

    Is prawns are Haram in Hanafi Maslak ? because i heard from some where that prawns are Haram in Hanafi Msalak, but in other Maslak it is Makrouh"

    Ml. Mohammed Moola
  7. Ask Imaam23 Nov 2009

    Is it permissible to make Qurbani with animals who's tails have been cut?

    1)Is it permissible to make Qurbani with animals who's tails have been cut? 2)Is it permissible for a man to be alone in a car with his…

  8. Ask Imaam1 Nov 2009

    Could you confirm if there is an opinion of permissibility on crabs as per your Fatwa # 18321?

    Could you confirm if there is an opinion of permissibility on crabs as per your Fatwa # 18321?

    Ml. Ismail Moosa
  9. 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…

  10. Ask Imaam25 Aug 2009

    How do we make fish Halal?

    As salam mu alaikum, moulana app muje yeh bataieeyeh kay machli ko halal kai say karar diya gaya . i am waiting for your reply sir. jazakalla How do…

    Ml. Ishaq E. Moosa
  11. Ask Imaam28 Jul 2009

    Do we have to slaughter all 4 vessels (Food Pipe - Wide Pipe &Both Jugular Veins) to regard the animal as being slaughtered Halaal according to Shariah.

    Can you tell me what is the verdict regarding slaughtering. Do we have to slaughter all 4 vessels (Food Pipe - Wide Pipe &Both Jugular Veins) to…

    Ml. Abrar Mirza
  12. Ask Imaam30 Oct 2008

    What does Islam say about treating animals

    1) Brother I have one question on animals, what does Islam says about TREATING ANIMALS ? If anyone treats any animal or bird badly, will that person…

    Zakariyya bin Ahmed
  13. Ask Imaam6 Sep 2008

    Could you please forward me with a fatwa pertaining to stunning of an animal before slaughtering is it permisible or not

    Could you please forward me with a fatwa pertaining to stunning of an animal before slaughtering is it permisible or not

    Ml. Ehzaz Ajmeri
  14. Ask Imaam14 Aug 2008

    A non Muslim is asking why is Alcohol, pork, and dead animals Haraam to consume?

    1-A non muslim asked me a question that why is alcohol haram in Islam,what is the best answer from Quran hadith and logic? 2-Why is drugs,pork,and…

    Ml. Safraz Mohammed
  15. Ask Imaam22 Jul 2008

    Is the appalling treatment of animals as per the finding of WSPA halal or acceptable?

    LONG DISTANCE TRANSPORT AND SLAUGHTER OF ANIMALS Handle with Care, a coalition of some of the world’s leading animal welfare organisations, would…

    Ml. Ismail Moosa
  16. Ask Imaam11 Jun 2008

    I just wanted to find out what is the position according to the Ahnaf, on Sea food, specifically, Lobster. I am comfortable with Taqleed, and further to that, the prohibiton by Imam Abu Hanifa Ra for seafood..

    I just wanted to find out what is the position according to the Ahnaf, on Sea food, specifically, Lobster. I am comfortable with Taqleed, and…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  17. Ask Imaam30 Mar 2008

    As per Hanafi School of Thought, it is not permissible to eat any kind of sea food but which fall under the categoriy of pisces (fishes). Please provide the hadith evidence of above fact.

    As per Hanafi School of Thought, it is not permissible to eat any kind of sea food but which fall under the categoriy of pisces (fishes). Please…

  18. Ask Imaam5 Feb 2008

    Can I feed a pet , pet food bought from the supermarket, Husky etc.

    Can I feed a pet , pet food bought from the supermarket, Husky etc.

    Ml. Yusuf bin Yaqub
  19. Ask Imaam19 Dec 2007

    I want to identify the Halal and Haram animals, birds and plants, In Islam. What are the signs of these..

    I want to identify the Halal and Haram animals, birds and plants, In Islam. What are the signs of these..

    Ml. Abu Yahya
  20. Ask Imaam23 Aug 2007

    Rennet from animals slaughtered with tasmiyyah?

    Assalamualaikum, In the US, there is a lot of debate about the permissibility of animal rennet produced cheeses. A lot of dietary products that…

    Ml. Ehzaz Ajmeri
  21. Ask Imaam16 Dec 2006

    on whom is it fard to sacrifice an animal on eid adha...

    i want to ask...on whom is it fard to sacrifice an animal on eid adha... i make descent earning and live comfortably with no compromise in food…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  22. Ask Imaam15 Nov 2006

    I Understand the Hadeeth that Drawings in Islam is Prohibited as the Incident Goes With the Prophet and His Wife Who Was Sowing Some Animal Design on a Cloth and the Prophet Asked Her to Stop

    I Understand the Hadeeth that Drawings in Islam is Prohibited as the Incident Goes With the Prophet and His Wife Who Was Sowing Some Animal Design…

    Moulana Suhail Tar Mohammed
  23. Ask Imaam11 Oct 2006

    I have a cat and I feed it food that I know is haram. I have heard that buying haram food

    I have a cat and I feed it food that I know is haram. I have heard that buying haram food, even for a pet is a haram transaction. What is your…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  24. Ask Imaam8 Aug 2006

    Which sea food other than fish is halaal as per Imaam –e – Azaam Abu Hanifa Rahmatullahi Aliah? Please also tell the exact distance in KM for salaat to be Qasr?

    Which sea food other than fish is halaal as per Imaam –e – Azaam Abu Hanifa Rahmatullahi Aliah? Please also tell the exact distance in KM for salaat…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  25. Ask Imaam5 Jul 2006

    eating of kidney and testicles of HALA animal after ZIBAH of this animal

    I want to ask about the eating of kidney and testicles of HALA animal after ZIBAH of this animal. Is it Hallal or Haram or Makrooh of eating these…

    Muhammed Zakariyya Desai
  26. Ask Imaam28 Jun 2006

    I have seen a job advertised that I am interested in applying for, the company is involved in animal testing for medical purposes

    I have seen a job advertised that I am interested in applying for, the company is involved in animal testing for medical purposes. Is it permissible…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  27. Ask Imaam8 Jun 2006

    Can an animal (venison)be eaten that was shot with a bow & arrow?

    Can an animal (venison)be eaten that was shot with a bow & arrow? Or does the person have to recite the dua before shooting it? If a non muslim…

    Mufti Husain Kadodia
  28. Ask Imaam2 May 2006

    according to Hanafi School all sea animal are Makrooh or Haram except Fish (as it is a Vertebra but according to other three Madhaahibs all sea creatures are Halal

    I know according to Hanafi School all sea animal are Makrooh or Haram except Fish (as it is a Vertebra but according to other three Madhaahibs all…

    Muhammed Zakariyya Desai
  29. Ask Imaam24 Mar 2006

    what is the standing on eating sushi (uncooked fish - Japanese food).

    what is the standing on eating sushi (uncooked fish - Japanese food).

    Mufti Bilaal Cassim
  30. Ask Imaam24 Mar 2006

    is it halal to eat meat of the animals who are brought up whole life with the feed which contains chicken feaces and feathers

    is it halal to eat meat of the animals who are brought up whole life with the feed which contains chicken feaces and feathers, meltdown of dogs and…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  31. Ask Imaam18 Feb 2006

    Regarding Haram objects of Halal Animal

    Regarding Haram objects of Halal Animal Read a fatwa about 7 things Haram of an Halal animal. Had conveyed this to a friend in conversation, he…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  32. 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
  33. Ask Imaam10 Aug 2005

    are the kosher hot dogs sold in Sam's Club Halal, are they zabeeha?

    assalamualykum, are the kosher hot dogs sold in Sam's Club Halal, are they zabeeha? jazakallah

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  34. Ask Imaam4 Aug 2005

    Is trout, catfish and salmon halal. I ask because they don't have scales, instead they have a skin without scales.

    Is trout, catfish and salmon halal. I ask because they don't have scales, instead they have a skin without scales.

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  35. Ask Imaam4 Aug 2005

    query in respect to the Disposal of Blood by abattoirs & slaughterers of animals slaughtered.

    We have received a query in respect to the Disposal of Blood by abattoirs & slaughterers of animals slaughtered. The correct dumping (based on City…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  36. Ask Imaam4 Aug 2005

    one of the sign of qiyamat (End of times) will be the death of a king whose name means an animal; knowing that 'fahd' means leopard

    You certainly know King Fahd passed away today, Innanillahi wa Innanillahi rajioun. I read somewhere that one of the sign of qiyamat (End of times)…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  37. Ask Imaam28 Oct 2004

    Please guide us that which animals and birds can be kept at home as pets.

    Assalam o Alaikum Please guide us that which animals and birds can be kept at home as pets. Jazakallah Khair!

    Ml. Imraan Vawda
  38. Ask Imaam7 Jul 2004

    The ruling about calamari not being a fish and being not consummable does it apply to all mathahabs?Is Calamari makhrooh or haraam for consumption by followers of Hanafi mathahab.

    According to the three Madhaahib, viz. Shaaf?ee, Maaliki and Hanbaliy, Calamari is permissible irrespective of it being a fish or not. However,…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  39. Ask Imaam29 Jun 2004

    is it permissible for muslims to keep certain animals such as fish at home provided we take great care of them & respect them?

    Asalam o alaikum, My question to you Is that is it permissible for muslims to keep certain animals such as fish at home? Could you please provide me…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  40. Ask Imaam1 Jun 2004

    according to Hanafi school, cheese of any kind or animal rennet can be used, Is consuming WHEY is alright?? And kinds of cheese i.e. cheddar, parmesan, romano?

    Please consult these web-sites, where I have obtained the above references, since I am not an aalim or mufti that I could make a decision of right…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai

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