Islam and Dogs

Ask the Imam ^ | Mufti Ebrahim Desai

[ZULU]

All creatures are the creation of Allah Taãla and do deserve the recognition of being a creation of the Almighty. As much as Muslims detest even the sight of pigs - it is the creation of Allah Taãla - and because Allah has placed life into it, we cannot inflict pain nor torture the pig.

Similarly Allah Taãla created the dog from among His creation. This does not mean that we should love the dog. It is perhaps the indoctrination of the Western culture that 'The dog is Man's best Friend'. The theory that 'dogs are very dependent on Human affection' is a myth - again culture and custom has helped to develop this unnatural behaviour.

Allah Taãla the Creator of this Universe - having created the dog would surely have known that the dog requires Human affection and love to exist in this world. Rasulullah (Sallallaaahu Álayhi Wasallam) would have advised us, Muslims, to keep dogs as pets. On the contrary, we are instructed not to keep dogs as pets and 'love' them as exemplified by the non-Muslims. Remember our life is structured and bound by the Shariah i.e. The Noble Qurãn and the beautiful example of Rasulullah (Sallallaaahu Álayhi Wasallam). Consider these Ahaadith:

Hadhrat Abu Talha (Radhiyallaahu Ánhu) reports that Rasulullah (Sallallaaahu Álayhi Wasallam) said, "Angels do not enter a house wherein there is a dog or an animate picture. (Sahih Bukhari Hadith no. 2986)

Hadhrat Ibn Abbas (Radhiyallaahu Ánhuma) reports from Hadhrat Maimoona (Radhiyallaahu Ánha) that once Rasulullah (Sallallaaahu Álayhi Wasallam) became sad; and said that Jibra'eel (Álayhis Salaam) promised to meet him at night but did not turn up. "By Allah what has kept him back," said the Prophet (Sallallaaahu Álayhi Wasallam). Then he realised a puppy was under his bed. He ordered that the puppy be removed and the area be sprinkled with water. In the afternoon when Jibra'eel (Álayhi Salaam) came, Rasulullah (Sallallaaahu Álayhi Wasallam) enquired as to the delay. Jibra'eel (Álayhi Salaam) said that we, the group of Angels do not enter a house wherein there is a dog or pictures. (Sahih Muslim Hadith no.3928)

In the light of these Ahaadith and other narrations it is not permissible to keep dogs as pets. The household is deprived of the Mercy of Allah Taãla.

However, Jurists have stated that it is permissible to keep a dog for security purposes, farming and hunting.

The saliva of a dog is Najis (impure). if it touches the clothes or body, that portion also becomes impure and must be washed.

And Allah Taãla Knows Best.

Mufti Ebrahim Desai FATWA DEPT.

[ZULU]

Just a little sample of the mentality we are dealing with.

Make sure you check out the link and "ask the Imam"!!

[RLK]

It is natural to resent and reject dogs when you know they are more intelligent and honorable than you are.

[wimpycat]

There's something really wrong with a people who denigrate the value of dogs.

[ZULU]

Check the site out and some of the questions and responses. Incredible. And to think these creatures are settling here in our midst with these unbelievable ideas.

[ZULU]

Anybody who doesn't like dogs and little children is sick.
Remember "Old dogs and Children and Watermelon Wine"?

[etcetera]

"Mufti Ebrahim Desai FATWA DEPT."

The have a whole department for putting them stupid FATWAS?

[LiberationIT]

Dogs don't defecate in their own beds. A lesson many Imans could learn.

[the gillman@blacklagoon.com]

"The household is deprived of the Mercy of Allah Taãla..."

I am so greatful to my dogs for protecting me from the mercy of Allah, the Moongod.

[StopGlobalWhining]

I'm confused. Is Allah Taãla related to the #1 guy, Allah? Is he a son perhaps? Or an imposter or pretender?

What does Allah himself say about dogs?

[Prince Charles]

Which hand is used to wipe the a$$?

[meowmeow]

IIRC from my obscure history collection, muhammed was a cat person. He hated dogs. Therefore dogs are shunned in islam. The name of his favorite cat has survived history, although I have forgetten it. I'm sure if 'hammed hated brussel sprouts, they would have ended up on the islam unclean list.

[AppyPappy]

Not a cult. Nope.

[contessa machiaveli]

a dog to muslims is analogous to garlic and vampires.

[ßuddaßudd]

Don't Muslims wipe with the hand they do not eat with?
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[Robe]

EEEEWWWWWUUUUUU....DOG GERMS !

[Gottwnz]

And still another reason to hate muslims , Dogs are cool. and they don't stink like arabs do.TO HELL WITH THE MOON GOD WORSHIPERS!!!!! When was that last time a dog flew a plane into a building?

[Prince Charles]

Yes, but I don't recall which one.

[the gillman@blacklagoon.com]

Hmm, he also seems to talk about spanking his puppy.


PROOFS FROM THE QURÃN
* Allah Taãla says:
'And those who guard their private parts from their wives and those
(slave-girls) which their right-hands own - so there is no blame upon them.
Then whoever seeks beyond that (which is lawful), they are the
transgressors.

[Cobra Scott]

How about a dog used to hunt hogs? Are we forbidden to share the meat with the dogs, or is that only at the table? :o)

[RLK]

Check the site out and some of the questions and responses. Incredible. And to think these creatures are settling here in our midst with these unbelievable ideas.

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...with Bush's love and encouragement so he can be loving moongod president of everybody in a California Governor Jerry Brown world.