FatwaFederal TerritoriesSocial & Contemporary Issues
AL-KAFI #1753: HUKUM MEMBERI MAKAN KUCING JALANAN SEHINGGA MENGGANGGU JIRAN
What is the ruling on feeding stray cats if their droppings spread around and disturb the neighbours?
Short answer
Feeding stray cats is originally recommended as long as it does not disturb public peace.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Federal Territories Mufti Office
- Date
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Al-Kafi li al-Fatawi
- Topic
- Social & Contemporary Issues
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
Feeding stray cats is originally recommended as long as it does not disturb public peace. If the practice troubles neighbours through droppings or unpleasant odours, it is discouraged in order to preserve harmony between neighbours. The fatwa advises choosing a wise approach that achieves both goods, namely maintaining neighbourly relations and feeding the cats.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Pada asalnya sunat untuk memberi makanan kepada kucing jalanan selagi mana tidak mengganggu ketenteraman awam.
Read the full fatwa on the Federal Territories website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Federal Territories Mufti Office. “AL-KAFI #1753: HUKUM MEMBERI MAKAN KUCING JALANAN SEHINGGA MENGGANGGU JIRAN”, 30 September 2020. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/al-kafi-li-al-fatawi/4623-al-kafi-1753-hukum-memberi-makan-kucing-jalanan-sehingga-mengganggu-jiran. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-feeding-stray-cats-disturbing-neighbours/