Is it allowed to rear birds as pets? Any punishments if it is not permitted?
Question
My dad is rearing a bird for the past seven years and inspite of us telling to let it free he's adamant.Please advice so that I can convince him,inshallah.
Answer
It is permissible to keep a bird as pet.
and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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