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Can I keep a hamster as a pet?

Published as Keeping a pet hamster

· 18 Shawwal 1444 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

1. Can I keep a hamster as a pet?

2. If no, is there some specific ruling or ahadith attached to it?

Answer

Hamsters are from the rodent species and are similar to mice and rats. These creatures are regarded as despicable as mentioned in the Hadith. Hence, these types of creatures should not be kept as pets.

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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