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Does keeping birds as pets prevent evil shayateen from entering the home?

· 14 Jumada I 1446 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Does keeping birds as pets prevent evil shayateen from entering the home?

Answer

We have not come across any authentic narration proving this.

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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