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Euthanasia

· 28 Safar 1436 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Are we as muslims permitted to put an animal under if we think they are in a lot of pain or suffering?

Answer

If they are troublesome or it is difficult to take care of them, it will be permissible.

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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