Does Islam permit keeping mice in the house?
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The Islamic commanded the killing of mice due to the corruption resulting from their presence. The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said: "Five are mischievous creatures that should be killed in the lawful and sacred precincts: the mouse, the scorpion, the kite, the crow, and the rabid dog." They were called mischievous because they deviate from the usual nature of other animals, exhibiting a harmfulness that cannot be avoided. To keep them alive contravenes the Prophet's command, peace and blessings be upon him, to cleanse homes from harmful and noxious creatures.
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