Are we allowed to kill cockroaches and other pests? With insecticides or any other means?
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Are we allowed to kill cockroaches and other pests? With insecticides or any other means?
Answer
It is permissible to kill creatures with insecticides.
And Allah Ta'ala knows best
Mufti E. Desai
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