Question:
Can kids have Guinea pigs as pets? If not, how do we convince kids to get rid of them?
بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمنِ الرَّحِيْم
In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
Answer
Yes, it is permissible to keep guinea pigs as pets. However, one should ensure they take care of them in terms of food, etc.
Raddul Muhtar: v. 9, p. 575 (Maktaba Imdadia)
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Written by Maulana Mohammad Ahsan Osmani
Checked and approved by Mufti Mohammed Tosir Miah
Darul Ifta Birmingham