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Is it allowed to keep pets like tortoises, rabbits, budgies, and fish in Islam?

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Assalamoliakum
I would like to know whether it is permissible to keep pets such as tortoises, rabbits, budgies, fish etc. i am well aware that we should not keep dogs as pets but if you could clarify the position concerning other animals i would much appreciate it ?
Jazakallah

Answer
Bismillah

Assalamu alaikum,

Yes, one could keep such pets provided good care is taken of them.
It is also peferable to keep pets which are clean and harmless.

And Allah Taa`la Knows Best.

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Moulana Qamruz Zaman
London, UK

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