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Please bear with me as I don't know too much about Islam. I have a few questions regarding how Muslims feel about pets such as cats, dogs, rabbits, ferrets etc. Do they keep these animals for pets in their homes? What does Islam teach about kindness to animals and not abusing or neglecting them? Are those who are cruel to animals punished? Thank you for your time.
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We are all on this earth to learn from each other and not judge each other . We are against animal cruelty and some of us do have cats and dogs as pets . It all depends on the country and their rules really , some are more streaked then others when it comes to pets .
No animal is to be mistreated.
There are requirements regarding pets. All animals have to be treated with respect and can not be confined in an area too small for them to enjoy.
I could have sworn this question was asked a few months ago, and someone said that Muslims are not allowed to own dogs because they consider them to be dirty. Maybe I am mistaken, and saw this elsewhere?
That being said, I know Muslims who own pets, and the Muslim guys at the gas station I go to love my dogs and ask me where they are if they're not in the car with me.
There is a difference of opinion, but, I believe the madhab I follow largely (and Woodrow's as well) deem the saliva of the dog impure for ritual purposes (prayers, really). So, out of logic, many people just don't bother with dogs, but, dogs are perfectly fine otherwise. In fact, it is popular for people to own dogs for security purposes like folks who own large amount of land. Dogs are quite loyal as I'm sure you are aware. They make good pets for security purposes.
My grandmother and her father (great-grandfather) have owned several dogs and I grew up with the last remaining one when I was a child.
Personally, I don't like any animals in the house other than human beings. I like your typical animals at the zoo and in the wild, though, lol!
I should add that you'll find many American Muslim families owning cats. I swear, it's becoming some sort of trend, lol! I heard that Prophet Muhammad (SAWS) was fond of cats. I am, too! But, I like the big ones...tigers and stuff. And again, at the zoo or in the wild.
I could have sworn this question was asked a few months ago, and someone said that Muslims are not allowed to own dogs because they consider them to be dirty. Maybe I am mistaken, and saw this elsewhere?
That being said, I know Muslims who own pets, and the Muslim guys at the gas station I go to love my dogs and ask me where they are if they're not in the car with me.
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Originally Posted by FutureTown
There is a difference of opinion, but, I believe the madhab I follow largely (and Woodrow's as well) deem the saliva of the dog impure for ritual purposes (prayers, really). So, out of logic, many people just don't bother with dogs, but, dogs are perfectly fine otherwise. In fact, it is popular for people to own dogs for security purposes like folks who own large amount of land. Dogs are quite loyal as I'm sure you are aware. They make good pets for security purposes.
My grandmother and her father (great-grandfather) have owned several dogs and I grew up with the last remaining one when I was a child.
Personally, I don't like any animals in the house other than human beings. I like your typical animals at the zoo and in the wild, though, lol!
I should add that you'll find many American Muslim families owning cats. I swear, it's becoming some sort of trend, lol! I heard that Prophet Muhammad (SAWS) was fond of cats. I am, too! But, I like the big ones...tigers and stuff. And again, at the zoo or in the wild.
There is a thread about owning dogs.
It is not they are forbidden it is there are many things that must be followed if one own one.
Some things that must be followed are:
The dog must have plenty of room to run freely
It must not be kept tied up for long periods of time. In other words you cant keep it tied up in the back yard. Either need a large piece of property of a fenced free area that gives it plenty of room to run and play
Any areas that a dog slobbers on or wet fur touches must be washed before it is used. If your skin comes in contact with wet dog fur or dog slobber it must be washed immediatly any dish a dog eats or drinks out of must be washed 3 times before a human uses it.
The dog must have a specific purpose some accepted purposes Hunting for food. Protecting property and live stock, protecting a garden, self protection etc
Also a dog is not to be sold for profit. In other words you can not make a profit off of selling puppies. It is permitted to charge a fair fee for training a dog.
It just comes out easier not to have a dog for most people.
My wife is disabled and besides being physically disabled she has PTSD we have a service dog that has 2 purposes, he wears a harness to assist her in walking and he is specifically trained to act if she is having a PTSD flash back in which case he places himself between her and any people and isolates her into a quiet area until she overcomes the panic.
Because he is a rather large dog he must be exercised several time a day. I get to exercise him. to be honest I enjoy it.
Here he is getting exercise in the back yard.
Personally, I don't like any animals in the house other than human beings. I like your typical animals at the zoo and in the wild, though, lol!
I should add that you'll find many American Muslim families owning cats. I swear, it's becoming some sort of trend, lol! I heard that Prophet Muhammad (SAWS) was fond of cats. I am, too! But, I like the big ones...tigers and stuff. And again, at the zoo or in the wild.
I could never live in a home without pets. I'm also not a fan of zoos. Good to hear many Muslim families taking cats in, God knows there are so many homeless ones that need a home.
There is a difference of opinion, but, I believe the madhab I follow largely (and Woodrow's as well) deem the saliva of the dog impure for ritual purposes (prayers, really). So, out of logic, many people just don't bother with dogs, but, dogs are perfectly fine otherwise. In fact, it is popular for people to own dogs for security purposes like folks who own large amount of land. Dogs are quite loyal as I'm sure you are aware. They make good pets for security purposes.
My grandmother and her father (great-grandfather) have owned several dogs and I grew up with the last remaining one when I was a child.
Personally, I don't like any animals in the house other than human beings. I like your typical animals at the zoo and in the wild, though, lol!
I should add that you'll find many American Muslim families owning cats. I swear, it's becoming some sort of trend, lol! I heard that Prophet Muhammad (SAWS) was fond of cats. I am, too! But, I like the big ones...tigers and stuff. And again, at the zoo or in the wild.
I also had heard that Muslims were not allowed to own dogs so thank you for your explainations. One correction from someone who has had dogs and cats at the same time, it might be more correct to say that many American Muslim familes are owned by cats
There is a thread about owning dogs.
It is not they are forbidden it is there are many things that must be followed if one own one.
Some things that must be followed are:
The dog must have plenty of room to run freely
It must not be kept tied up for long periods of time. In other words you cant keep it tied up in the back yard. Either need a large piece of property of a fenced free area that gives it plenty of room to run and play
Any areas that a dog slobbers on or wet fur touches must be washed before it is used. If your skin comes in contact with wet dog fur or dog slobber it must be washed immediatly any dish a dog eats or drinks out of must be washed 3 times before a human uses it.
The dog must have a specific purpose some accepted purposes Hunting for food. Protecting property and live stock, protecting a garden, self protection etc
Also a dog is not to be sold for profit. In other words you can not make a profit off of selling puppies. It is permitted to charge a fair fee for training a dog.
It just comes out easier not to have a dog for most people.
My wife is disabled and besides being physically disabled she has PTSD we have a service dog that has 2 purposes, he wears a harness to assist her in walking and he is specifically trained to act if she is having a PTSD flash back in which case he places himself between her and any people and isolates her into a quiet area until she overcomes the panic.
Because he is a rather large dog he must be exercised several time a day. I get to exercise him. to be honest I enjoy it.
Here he is getting exercise in the back yard.
Chase is adorable!! I don't think he was ready to go back in the house, haha! I think it's great what you said about letting your wife be the one that gives him the commands since he is her service dog.
I like the Muslim rules about dogs having plenty of room to run freely, although I do think it's okay if you have a dog and live in an apartment as long as the dog gets plenty of exercise. Too many homeless animals that die each year to be picky about that.
I like that they can't be tied up in back yard. I hate it when people keep dogs outside instead of letting dogs be part of the family. Dogs are pack animals.
I think it's healthy for dogs to have a "job" and purpose. Of course not all dogs, my Lhasa's job is to eat and sleep and boss me around, but working dogs are happier when they get to do something. My German Shepherd, being a herding dog, used to help me when I would foster kittens, and would carry them around in his mouth. He would take them from one spot and put them all in another, and knew if one was missing and would go looking. He would also lay down and let the kittens lay next to his tummy.
I also like that dogs can not be sold for profit. I hate pupply mills! The Amish in PA are known for their puppy mills.
That's awesome how Chase helps your wife. I bet they have a special bond.
I have read that some Orthodox Jews prefer not to get dogs b/c of the whole Sabbath Day thing where they can't do anything, but I also read that feeding dogs and taking care of dogs is one exception for doing something on that day, so not sure what is true. I dated a Jewish guy once and he had a dog, but I don't think he was very religious.
Chase is adorable!! I don't think he was ready to go back in the house, haha! I think it's great what you said about letting your wife be the one that gives him the commands since he is her service dog.
I like the Muslim rules about dogs having plenty of room to run freely, although I do think it's okay if you have a dog and live in an apartment as long as the dog gets plenty of exercise. Too many homeless animals that die each year to be picky about that.
I like that they can't be tied up in back yard. I hate it when people keep dogs outside instead of letting dogs be part of the family. Dogs are pack animals.
I think it's healthy for dogs to have a "job" and purpose. Of course not all dogs, my Lhasa's job is to eat and sleep and boss me around, but working dogs are happier when they get to do something. My German Shepherd, being a herding dog, used to help me when I would foster kittens, and would carry them around in his mouth. He would take them from one spot and put them all in another, and knew if one was missing and would go looking. He would also lay down and let the kittens lay next to his tummy.
I also like that dogs can not be sold for profit. I hate pupply mills! The Amish in PA are known for their puppy mills.
That's awesome how Chase helps your wife. I bet they have a special bond.
I have read that some Orthodox Jews prefer not to get dogs b/c of the whole Sabbath Day thing where they can't do anything, but I also read that feeding dogs and taking care of dogs is one exception for doing something on that day, so not sure what is true. I dated a Jewish guy once and he had a dog, but I don't think he was very religious.
My great grandparents who I never met were probably religious Jews who homesteaded with their sons and they had cattle, horses and chickens. I never thought of asking my mother what they did on the Sabbath with the animals, think I will if I remember as she grew up on the farm.
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