Is it permissible, Islamically, to close the fallopian tubes of a cat that has given birth to four kittens, for fear that she will give birth again and again?
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It is not permissible to castrate an animal or prevent its pregnancy except for a benefit or to avert harm, due to the Prophet's (peace and blessings be upon him) prohibition of castrating horses and beasts. However, if the castration is for a benefit, such as improving the meat of sheep, there is no religious impediment to it. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) himself sacrificed two castrated rams.
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