Can a Muslim keep pets in their homes and if so then which ones?

Fatwa, posted 4.22.2010, from India, in:
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Fatwa Question or Essay Title: 
Can a Muslim keep pets in their homes and if so then which ones?
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Darul Ifta, Darul Uloom Deoband, (Uttar Pradesh, India)

Yes, it is allowed. One can keep a cow, bull, buffalo, goat, camel, sheep etc. For riding and transportation one can keep can a donkey, horse etc.

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