Is it a sin to kill insects?

Assalamu-alaikum, Now a days, cockroaches are disturbing a lot. They are all around the house, specially in the kitchen. So, I started killing them wherever they are found, not only in our house. Am I doing crime killing a creature of Allah Subhana Wa Ta’la ? If not, then will it be a sin if I leave them alive? What is about killing other insects like mice, ants, mosquito etc.? What limit should we follow in killing or leaving them alive? Zazakallahu Khairan.

Answer:

(Fatwa: 707/592=B)

Yes, killing cockroach is allowed. The mice/rats, ants, lizards can be poisoned to death.

Allah (Subhana Wa Ta’ala) knows Best

Darul Ifta,
Darul Uloom Deoband

This answer was collected from the official ifta website of Darul Uloom Deoband in India.

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