How do I own a cat if Islam forbids it's sale?
I was recently made aware that Islam forbids the buying and selling of cats and dogs.
lt was narrated from Abu Az-Zubair that Jabir said: "The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) forbade the price of a cat." Sunan Ibn Majah, Vol. 3, Book 12, Hadith 2161
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It was narrated that Jabir said: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) forbade eating cats and he forbade their price.” Sunan Ibn Majah,Vol. 4, Book 28, Hadith 3250
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Abu Zubair said:
I asked Jabir about the price of a dog and a cat; he said: Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) disapproved of that. Sahih Muslim 1569
Living in an urban setting, it is not recommended to adopt a stray cat which may attract municipalities fines or may have been infected with diseases.
What path do urban dwelling Muslims usually adopt to get a cat if they have no friends and families who already own a cat?
