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.
By Darul Ifta
Animals & Pets fatawa — page 8 of 15
- Mufti Online1 Oct 2016
Eating the Qurbaani meat of a person who is mentally unwell
I would like to know that if a person is mentally ill and he makes Qurbaani with his money (which is given to him by the government every month and…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online21 Sep 2016
The correct procedure in regard to purchasing an animal for Qurbaani
What is the ruling regarding the following situation: At the time of Qurbaani, certain stock farmers sell sheep and goats to the public. They charge…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online19 Sep 2016Roman Urdu
Aqeeqa ki niyaat se zinda jaanwar kisi faqeer ku dena
Mera sawaal ye hai ke kya aqiqa ke leye bakra lekr Qurbaani karna zaroori hai ya zinda bakra bhi aap kisi gharib ko aqiqa ki niyat se de sakte ho ya…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online3 Sep 2016
Giving the qurbaani meat in sadaqah
Please advise with regard to Qurbaani, it is compulsory upon four of us in the house. We usually slaughter one sheep at home and send the rest to a…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online28 Aug 2016
Accidentally killing a kitten
If a person accidentally killed a kitten, like that person stepped on a kitten or whatsoever, what should a person do? Does he/she have to pay for…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online24 Aug 2016Roman Urdu
Qurbaani ke jaanwar me kitne hisse hote he?
Qurbani ke baray janwaron me toh 7 hessay keay jaty hn kuch log bachhray ya kamzor gaye ki qurbani k sirf 5 hessy krty hn. Kia aisa jaiz hy? Aur kon…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online23 Aug 2016
Sunnah method of slaughtering the qurbaani animal
Please explain to me the proper method of slaughtering the Qurbaani animal. The Sunnah method and what dua should be recited. Is it correct for a…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online23 Aug 2016
Animal renet
I have a question about animal renet used in certain foods. What is the Islamic ruling on this?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online21 Aug 2016
Prawns, crab and octopus
Why we are not allowed to eat prawns, crab and octopus?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online13 Aug 2016
Six partners in an ox for Qurbaani slaughtering the seventh share for Nabi (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam)
My question is that we bought a cow for Qurbaani and we are 6 member. So the remaining share we want do for Nabi (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam). Is it…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online13 Aug 2016
Purchasing and selling cat food
I have a cat which was given to me by a friend. I have been feeding it the fish flavoured cat food. By mistake, my helper bought the gourmet mince…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online10 Aug 2016
What should one do with pigs that were part of the farm one purchased
I purchased a farm and whatever it contains from a non-muslim farmer. Afterwards I found out that the non-muslim farmer kept many domesticated pigs…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Ask Imaam31 Jul 2016
Is it permissible to eat the testicles of an animal?
During Qurbani some Muslim brothers were buying rams whilst checking on the size of the testicles, the question is, is it permissible to eat the…
Ismail Desai - Mufti Online30 Jul 2016
Slaughtering sheep without tails for Qurbaani
Is it permissible to slaughter sheep for Qurbani without tails and what is the minimum age of sheep?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online18 May 2016
Breeding fish
Is it permissible to breed fish?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online27 Apr 2016
Sea creatures
In Saudi Arabia, almost all types of sea-foods are available and used. What is the Shar'ee ruling with regards to different sea-foods, especially…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online4 Apr 2016
Keeping dogs for security purposes
If things such as insurance are haraam (due to tempting fate) then does taking security measures such as private security and dogs also haraam even…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online21 Feb 2016
Silhouettes of animals
I know that pictures are not allowed in Islam , but does this include silhouettes of animals?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online21 Feb 2016
Keeping aquatic turtles as pets
I would like to know if keeping aquatic turtles as pets is permitted in Islam?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online13 Feb 2016
Blood which remains on the meat of the slaughtered animal
When the bucher cuts the meat, is the blood found on the meat paak or napaak?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online11 Feb 2016
Hiring out a buffalo for mating
Recently, I started a farming business and alhamdulillah I have bought a few animals. One week ago, I bought a male buffalo for breeding, but…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online8 Feb 2016
Meat of animals slaughtered by Christians
Eating of Christian meat is (haram) forbiden? If it is forbiden (haram), can it be a reason for unaccepted dua and salaah (ibaadah)? What is the…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online6 Feb 2016
Eating crab, calamari and lobster
Are the following allowed in Islam for consumption: 1. Crab 2. Calamari 3. Lobster
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online30 Jan 2016
Keeping dogs
My question is that does having a dog in the house mean angels won't visit your home any more? I will be moving to a home where the basement is…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online28 Dec 2015
Bells
1. Is it permissible to give a pet (like a cat or a bird) a toy bell to play with? The bell obviously makes a sound when the animal is playing with…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online15 Dec 2015
Meat of a deer hunted by a Christian
Is it halaal to eat a deer meat killed by a Christian person? The person used an arrow when he was hunting. It was wounded when he got it.
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online13 Dec 2015
Feeding animals haraam food
Can we feed animals haraam food?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online3 Dec 2015
Stunning of animals
Almost all Halaal Certifying Bodies appear to condone the stunning of animals and even chickens prior to slaughtering. But what is the Shariah…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online18 Nov 2015
Trophy Hunting
Can I please have a detailed answer with references regarding "Is trophy Hunting permissible" " and hunting with rifles". I'm a student of Deen…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online15 Nov 2015
Prawns
Is it permissible to eat prawns? If a baby vomits on someone and licks it up does that place become napaak?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online14 Nov 2015
Eating mushrooms, prawns and shrimps
What is makrooh? Are shrimps, prawns and mushrooms makrooh? Can we eat these things?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online1 Nov 2015
Committee selling Qurbaani animals
Question on costing for Qurbani by the committee providing the service. Is it permissible to add an extra amount to the Qurbani cost for masjid…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online31 Oct 2015
Putting a dog down
Is it permissible to put down an aged and ailing dog. We have a dog who have lost his eyesight due to old age. His health is deteriorating…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online28 Oct 2015
Trophy Hunting and Fishing as a sport
I would like to enquire regarding the permissibility of trophy hunting. This includes animals permissible to eat as well as predator animals. Also…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online25 Oct 2015
Keeping hamsters as pets
Is it permissable to keep hamsters as pets?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online25 Oct 2015
Ordering prawns for a friend
How do we handle differences of opinion, what should be done in the following scenario: If I'm ordering a takeaway and I order like a chicken curry…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online18 Oct 2015
Eating lobsters, crayfish and crab
Why are sea creatures such as lobsters, crayfish and crab not permissible according to Hanafis? Please support answer with proofs from Quraan and…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online17 Oct 2015
Meat of animals slaughtered by the Ahle-kitaab
I just wanted to ask: 1. Is it permissible to eat beef, chicken or lamb meat slaughtered by people of the book? 2. If its not halaal, then how do…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online12 Sep 2015
Slaughtering an animal whose horn is broken off for Qurbaani
Many cattle breeders remove the horns of young bulls for production purposes. Only a stub is left and the horn never grows back. Is it permissible…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online12 Sep 2015
Qurbaani of an animal having one ball in the testicle
Is it permissible to make Qurbaani with an animal having one ball in the testicle?
Mufti Zakaria Makada
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