Selling cats
Question
I like to buy a persian cat and use it as a pet. In future if it may give birth to babies, can I sell the cat for money?
Answer
Yes.
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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