Purchasing Haraam Animals
QUESTION:
In terms of Fiqh, certain animals are classified as impermissible to sell, for example, a hedgehog. Does this impermissibility extend to purchasing these animals as well?
ANSWER:
The buying and selling of all kinds of animals is permissible, except pig.
و يجوز بيع جميع الحيوانات سوي الخنزير هو المختار (الفتاوي الهندية ج٣ص١١٤)
ALLAH TA’ALA ALONE IN HIS INFINITE KNOWLEDGE KNOWS BEST!
ANSWERED BY:
Mufti Ahmed Saeed
Date: 04 Rabi-ul-Awwal 1448 / 18 August 2026
CHECKED AND APPROVED BY:
Mufti Yacoob Vally Saheb