Halaal and haraam animals

Q: Are the following animals Halaal to consume in the Hanafi Madhab:

1. Gerbil 2. Guinea Pig 3. Squiril 3. Peacock 4. Stork 5. Hadeda 6. Owl 7. Buffalo 8. Zebra

A: Zebra, Buffalo, and peacock are halaal. Birds that attack with their claws and mainly eat filth are haraam.

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

 

Answered by:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)