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What is the ruling on trading in pets, including chimpanzees that are sold for entertainment purposes, keeping in mind that some consider this to be forbidden because it is a sign of torment and wrath, an alteration of their natural disposition, a misuse, and a waste of money?

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It is impermissible to sell cats, monkeys, dogs, and any predatory animal with fangs, due to the prohibition of the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, regarding that, and because it entails squandering money.

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