YES. Guinea pigs and capybara, although they both are referred to by the word "khanazir" (خنزير), in Arabic, meaning "pig" are rodents and there is no prohibition on eating them. (Specifically, the word for guinea pig is "khanazir ghiniya" - خنزير غينيا and the word for capybara is "khanazir al-maa2" - خنزير الماء or literally "pig of the water".) The word "pig" in the name has no bearing on whether it is permitted or forbidden.
Of course, since the guinea pig and capybara are New World animals, there are no early sources in Islam that discuss them, but they are usually compared by Faqihs (Islamic Jurists) to a common Arabian animal called a "webr" (وبر) -- usually translated as a rock hyrax -- due to the similar shape and size (even tough rock hyraxes are not taxonomically related to rodents like the guinea pig and capybara).
Islamic Jurist Ibn Qudamah al-Muqdisi explicitly permits consumption of the "webr" because of its similarity to rabbits and consumption purely of plant matter.
If you speak Arabic, you can read more about this issue at: Islam Q&A: What is the Ruling for the Consumption of the Guinea Pig?
I don't think so. They aren't related to pigs but my sister said that because they have pig in their name they can't be kept.
Guinea Pigs are actually part of the rodent family.
No, Muslims may not eat guinea pigs. Although they are not actually part of the pig family, they are still rodents. It is haram to eat rodents.
no they are not
no and yes it depends on your guinea pig but me I think yes
It is not true. Muslims neither pray nor eat pork or pig.
the guinea pig can eat stems i just dont know about leaves
Your guinea pig can eat banana. They will also choose to eat banana skin.
Absolutely NOT it will hurt your guinea pig a lot.Dont try it!!!!!
no.. depending on the guinea pig wether they'll eat it or not
Yes, humans can eat guinea pig treats. However, if you eat enough of them, you will probably get sick.
NO!
No.
If your guinea pig had diarrea once, then check what it has been eating. maby he/she eat some fruits that a guinea pig can not eat. If you can't find out why this has happend, the best thing to do is to take your guinea pig to the vet. Our vet will tell you why this is happening and treat it.
No. They don't.