Iran cleric says dogs "unclean" and not to be kept as pets

reuters ^ | Jun 19, 2010 | Robin Pomeroy

[JoeProBono]

A senior Iranian cleric has decreed dogs are "unclean" and should not be kept as pets -- a move aimed at discouraging Western-style dog ownership in the Islamic state, a newspaper reported on Saturday.

Dogs are considered "unclean" under Islamic tradition but, while relatively rare in Iran, some people do keep them as pets.

By issuing a fatwa -- a religious ruling -- Grand Ayatollah Naser Makarem Shirazi has sent a clear message that this trend must stop. "Friendship with dogs is a blind imitation of the West,"

[JoeProBono]

[FlyingEagle]

the reverse is true

[Drango]

F*@#ing cat lovers.

[cripplecreek]

I wouldn’t let my dog keep a muslim as a pet.

[JoeProBono]

[bunkerhill7]

Iran cleric says pigs “clean” and to be kept as pets

[Kozak]

Everything I need to know about Islam is contained in it’s attitude toward dogs.

[FourPeas]

Can’t allow the peons to have something loyal to them as well as capable and willing to protect them.

[JoeProBono]

[Drango]

[Jemian]

Moslems just have no joy or fun in this world. They hate dogs, they hate singing, they hate women. They are the antithesis of all that is clean, joyful or holy.

[MIchaelTArchangel]

I am going to issue my own fatwah: Iranian clerics are unclean spawn of the devil and are not to be treated as human.

[JoeProBono]

[Semper Mark]

"A senior Iranian cleric has decreed dogs are "unclean" and should not be kept as pets..."

Fluffy is not amused...

[JoeProBono]

[trisham]

I’ll take the dog. I mean, the canine.

[fanfan]

I wouldn’t let my dog keep a muslim as a pet.

Why don't the so called moderate ones leave the Rel....cult?

[trisham]

Heh. :)

[McLynnan]

That’s pretty much what I was going to say. The only thing they seem to enjoy is hating us. I feel sorry for people who have never known the joy of sharing their lives with a dog.

[Drango]

Cats are pussies...

[fanfan]

Good thing, eh?

[Hugin]

F*@#ing cat lovers.

Hey, watch it! I love dogs as much as the next guy, but I'm also quite fond of my bioligical rodent control units.

[JoeProBono]

[trisham]

LOL!

[Hegewisch Dupa]

Any religion that can’t understand the beauty and inherent greatness of either women or dogs is a religion born in hell. Muslims, who are confounded by both, are a step below that. allah is a fag

[ladyvet]

Spot on!

[skr]

Very cute kitten, a little large, but cute

[CARTOUCHE]

Guess Mr. Cleric would be saddened to know that Xena, Warrior Princess, a rat terrier, sleeps under the sheets with the Mr. Cartouche. Gag on that you Fourth World Infidel.

[Farmer Dean]

I understand most muslims are hard to toilet train.

[nuconvert]

Many people have dogs in Iran.
Iran has 5 vets schools, I think.
Iran’s first animal shelter VAFA opened about 6 or 7 yrs ago.

http://cal.ir/main/?lang=en

[blau993]

Buckwheat and Teddy issue a fatwah right back. They are cleaner, smarter, better retrievers, and infinitely more lovable than any mullah. And they’ll be glad to explain this in detail and up close in person to any raghead who doubts them. Just don’t come during nap time.

[manic4organic]

I’ll take a dog over a Muzzie any day.

[Psycho_Bunny]

Never trust a man who doesn’t like dogs.

[trisham]

Agreed.

[JoeProBono]

>Many people have dogs in Iran.

"IRAN IS NOT ISLAMIC- Beliefs & CausesDescription:Iran is Not Muslim, We are Secular / Non-Religious! The land of Iran was invaded by Arabs 1400 years ago, and Islam was forced down on our throats; we never asked for it, nor have Iranians stuck with the Islamic identity taken by Arabs. Before the arrival of Islam, Iran was a multi-religious civilisation with religions such as Zoroastrianism, Mithraism, Mandaeanism, Manichaeanism, and Buddhism flourishing, as well as Christianity, Hinduism and Judaism to a lesser extent. Different religions were allowed to practice peacefully together. Iranians are not Arabs [even Khuzestani Arabs are far different culturally from the Arabs west of Iran], and the version of Islam practiced in Iran and other Iranian countries is vastly different from many other countries who have Islam as the state religion."

[JoeProBono]

Fluffy & Fluffier

[LibertarianLiz]

I agree! It is my opinion that you would have fewer Islamist suicide fanatics if they had only been given a puppy to take care of when they were young boys. I can’t imagine my life without a dog in the house.

[hal ogen]

I know mooslims don’t wash themselves, but for God’s sake wash the dogs. Then they’ll be “clean”.

[Terry Mross]

What’s the over/under on how long before islamabama comes up with some kind of excuse to get rid of the dog. If they even have a dog.

[JoeProBono]

[Semper Mark]

[PapaBear3625]

Mohammod hated dogs. There's a whole CHAPTER in the Hadith about dogs and that they are to be killed. (Not a surprising attitude for somebody who made his living as a bandit, and probably had raids spoiled because the target's dogs alerted the victim)

[I still care]

The horrible thing about this is that families that HAVE been keeping pet dogs will be pressured to kill them.

[B4Ranch]

Those little guys are dinner.

[hellbender]

Mohammed was a racist. Someone please notify Baraq Hussein Obama and Louis Farrakhan.

The Hadith's note for #2839 says, "The prophet did not order the killing of all the dogs, for some are to be retained for hunting and watching. He ordered to kill the jet black ones. They might be more mischievous among them.

Piss be upon him.

[JoeProBono]

[JoeProBono]

Arab Muslim Slavetraders with Merchandise “Booty”

[Pontiac]

"There are lots of people in the West who love their dogs more than their wives and children."

Even a broken clock is right twice a day.

Too many people in the West invest way too much emotional currency in their pets.

I understand how this happens but I think it should be avoided.

I have two cats and a dog in my home but they have their place and in no way would I ever elevate them to the status of family member.

Of course I will always defend a free mans right to make a fool of himself.

This is the problem of having clerics running your country. Freedom is non existent and a cleric’s wisdom is law regardless of its relevance to the impact on the lives of the people.

[Venturer]

Islamics are considered unclean by my tradition.

[Chong]

Dogs are “cleaner” than any of you idiots who walk on two legs, especially you muzzies!!!