Buying food for pets with interest money

Q: Is it permissible to use interest money to buy food for pets?

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A: This is not permissible. The interest money should be disposed of through giving it to the poor without the intention of receiving any reward.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

 

Answered by:

Mufti Zakaria Makada

Checked & Approved:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)