Can Muslims Own Dogs As Pets?

[planten]

Muslims (Sunees & Sheaa) consider Hadiths to be a main part of Islamic faith, without it, we wouldn’t know how to pray, how to fast, or how to perform Hajj, so you can’t rely on Quran alone to be a Muslim, and Muslims are following Muhammed’ Hadiths regarding dogs.

** That is very good. Sam please understand that the Quran takes priority over Hadees and Sunnah. There is no mention of keeping dogs in the Quran. So that is the end of it.

In the Hadith also, there is nothing about keeping a dog except for some duty. The prophet did not tell us to keep dogs in the house. So that is the end of it. For whatever reason, it is not recommended to keep dogs. We need not play with a dog. We have other better things to do in life. Do you understand that?

We know from the Quran that dog is a good companion of the christians, that used to be good and useful. Maybe they also do not need it now. That was the time when the christians were persecuted by the kafirs and they were living in hiding in the caves. There is no need of keeping a dog now them too.

Not all people are trained to deal with the dog. The dog owner may be knowing all but some visitors may not be dog friendly or familiar with the dog habits. So Muslims are advised not to keep a dog in the house for no special reason. That would distract the comfort of the guests/ visitors.
Guests are regarded with love and mercy of Allah. They are welcome. But if there is a unwelcoming creature ( a dog) sitting at the door then you can all understand that is not a good thing. Yes, if a dog could welcome all guests then I will also welcome a dog in the house. Otherwise not.

Hadith is only advisory matter. For whatever reason, the Hadith has advised us not to keep a dog for playing in the house, that is alright. But what about the bible. Does it welcome a dog in the house or not say anything. If there is nothing there in favor or against it then that is also a bad thing.**

 

[paarsurrey]

Muslims (Sunees & Sheaa) consider Hadiths to be a main part of Islamic faith, without it, we wouldn’t know how to pray, how to fast, or how to perform Hajj, so you can’t rely on Quran alone to be a Muslim, and Muslims are following Muhammed’ Hadiths regarding dogs:

Hi

There is no prohibition in Quran about dogs. If one needs a dog to guard against the dacoits or enemies, then one can; otherwise just for the sake of fun dogs need not to be kept in the house of Muslims. Dogs can take care of themselves in the wild.

Quran must be preferred on everything by the Muslims as a source of guidance; then comes the SunnahProper and then the HadithProper.

Thanks

 

[Ted_in_Charlott]

Muslims have ceremonial law which prohibits dogs. Why is that a problem? I have a dog as a pet but I would agree dogs can be nasty little critters. Muslims don’t eat pork either, and pork really is not the best food you can put into your body. I don’t eat meat on Fridays and I think it is actually a good thing for my body.

Other than to defame another person’s religion, why does this matter? Be kind and considerate to other faiths and maybe they will want to be more like you. Why would anyone want to be part of a hyper-critical group?

 

[Steven_John]

Hi we have a small dog, my daughter was given it a as pet by a family member.
It sleeps outside, does not come in our house except on rare occasions IE illness. when it does it stays strictly in a basket.

I did not want the dog but have made use of it.
It alerts me of strangers and keeps the neighborhood cats from my chicken house.

I pray Allah / God will have the dog help us for fill His will.

Animals are great to help children learn to be responsible, caring and put others before themselves. Dogs do this well as they are intelligent and submit to human. In some very basic way (no disrespect) the child is to treat the dog as Allah / God treats them.

I dont pat the dog except on rare occasions if it is ill and needs reassurance or has scared a cat from my chickens, dont pick it up, or let it on my lap.
It does as i say before my daughter who does pat and pamper it.

All wash after having contact with it.

It is strictly forbidden by me that anyone let it lick them.

Not to speak against the word of Allah / God or his messengers (PBWT) i find it hard to believe angels have any issues, My Allah could command the dog to submit to any being. But having said that i really want to make angels welcome at my home and concern that i should take all steps to do so.

Dogs defiantly have some awareness of spiritual beings, this dog hones in on things we do not see. We live near a cemetery and it is not unusual to see the dog fixated on a brick of the house for some time.
Also i am a Vincentian and when we visit people dogs either love or hate me, the ones that hate me have very disturbed owners that need lots of help and patients. They are people well out in the wandering.
The dogs that hate me are no match for God / Allah the lords prayer will protect me if God wills. All creatures can be controlled by Allah /God.

I have learned from this thread i had thought hunting would be frowned upon in Islam believing they were farmers and herders.

For me hunting is a last resort for tucker as it stresses Allahs / Gods creatures, risks them being killed incorrectly. Given this i would not need to keep a dog for getting food better to keep the animal i can eat.

I am grateful to Allah / God for all your contributions to this thread. I pray we will all be blessed.

 

[Sam_777]

Not to speak against the word of Allah / God or his messengers (PBWT) i find it hard to believe angels have any issues, My Allah could command the dog to submit to any being. But having said that i really want to make angels welcome at my home and concern that i should take all steps to do so.

Hi Steven,

You are right, Angels shouldn’t be afraid of dogs, the only thing that might be afraid of dogs is Satan & his demons.

 

[Kaninchen]

I’ve been wondering about the question: “Can cats keep Muslims as servants?” I know that cats keep Jews and Christians as servants but do Muslims have to do what they’re told by their cats as well?

 

[deb1]

Other than to defame another person’s religion, why does this matter?

For my part, I asked out of honest curiousity. I wasn’t trying to disrespect anyone’s faith.

 

[deb1]

I’ve been wondering about the question: “Can cats keep Muslims as servants?” I know that cats keep Jews and Christians as servants but do Muslims have to do what they’re told by their cats as well?

As the owner of a cat, I find this post very insightful.

 

[Verisimilitude]

Hi Steven,

You are right, Angels shouldn’t be afraid of dogs, the only thing that might be afraid of dogs is Satan & his demons.

Makes sense.

 

[Steven_John]

Hi Steven,

You are right, Angels shouldn’t be afraid of dogs, the only thing that might be afraid of dogs is Satan & his demons.

Makes sense.

How does it?

I don’t see real basis for this, dogs have been used by many people doing evil.

In fact the wild nature of a dog is quite savage as one may see Satan and demons similar.

Don’t be mislead by my previous post this dog we have is still a killing machine. It kills lizards for no good reason, i think it enjoys it.

One could surmise some have honed in on my post to spout an anti islam agenda, I posted to offer testimony and truth to allow others the opportunity to share constructively.

My point of angels not having issues was the power of my Allah / God, He can do all things and all creature must submit to His will if He commands so.

In addition i should have mentioned He also gives peace and charity to those that offer it to His truth that is in all creation.
Those that don’t exist by His abundant mercy and patience.

May The Most High God keep, bless and guide us all as we submit to Him and share with each other in peace and charity.

 

[Verisimilitude]

How does it?

I don’t see real basis for this, dogs have been used by many people doing evil.

In fact the wild nature of a dog is quite savage as one may see Satan and demons similar.

Dogs follow their natural instincts. To kill a lizard or a rabbit is what they do by instinct but to gurard my house and posessions my dog was trained (by me). A well trained dog won’t kill chickens or sheep but a wild dog might.

Dogs can sense things like intent- good or bad. My 85 lb German Shepherd dog does when people come to the house. There are many kinds of evil a dog may sense like the coming of a bad storm, earthquakes, or the man trying to break in my house by visiting it under false pretenses.

I think they would sense if a evil spirit came to my house or cave I was in or whether I am there or not but if I was then I would be alerted to it. Satan would not like that kind of alert/noise I think while trying to tell someone something to remember so he could tell others and have it written down because someone couldn’t write themself.

 

[Steven_John]

I think this echoes my points,
dogs are instinctively wild and destructive,
dogs are trainable,
dogs are aware of spiritual beings,

People have trained dogs for good and bad.

Also i am a Vincentian and when we visit people dogs either love or hate me, the ones that hate me have very disturbed owners that need lots of help and patients. They are people well out in the wandering.

Peace and blessings

 

[MugenOne]

I agree with Verisimilitude about dogs. Smart dogs do sense evil when they see one. I’m proud owner of two Southern Russian Sheepdogs. They are smart, but primitive, very aggressive and protective dogs. They guard my farm against strangers, wild dogs, coyote, etc. They are not for the novice because they don’t listen to you. Below are some video of Russian sheepdogs.

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Dogs follow their natural instincts. To kill a lizard or a rabbit is what they do by instinct but to gurard my house and posessions my dog was trained (by me). A well trained dog won’t kill chickens or sheep but a wild dog might.

Dogs can sense things like intent- good or bad. My 85 lb German Shepherd dog does when people come to the house. There are many kinds of evil a dog may sense like the coming of a bad storm, earthquakes, or the man trying to break in my house by visiting it under false pretenses.

I think they would sense if a evil spirit came to my house or cave I was in or whether I am there or not but if I was then I would be alerted to it. Satan would not like that kind of alert/noise I think while trying to tell someone something to remember so he could tell others and have it written down because someone couldn’t write themself.

 

[ralphinal]

Is it possible that Muhammed was afraid of dogs, which is not uncommon, and he wrote the ban on them in so not to seem like a coward?

 

[Kaninchen]

As the owner of a cat, I find this post very insightful.

I was also wondering about whether Islam had any kind of ‘attitude’ to the question of pets in general - other than dogs, obviously - whether there are prescriptions against the kind of relationships that people tend to build up with them.

I think that, in the West, cats and dogs, in particular, have become the ‘permanent toddlers’ in the family - love and harmless mischief (with the advantage of being much less noisy and less problematical at bedtime).

 

[deb1]

I was also wondering about whether Islam had any kind of ‘attitude’ to the question of pets in general - other than dogs, obviously - whether there are prescriptions against the kind of relationships that people tend to build up with them.

I think that, in the West, cats and dogs, in particular, have become the ‘permanent toddlers’ in the family - love and harmless mischief (with the advantage of being much less noisy and less problematical at bedtime).

I think that I read, and some of the Muslims on this thread can answer, that Mohammed liked cats.

I do think that in the West there are many people who wrongly treat their pets like minature people instead of animals.

 

[deb1]

Hi

There is no prohibition in Quran about dogs. If one needs a dog to guard against the dacoits or enemies, then one can; otherwise just for the sake of fun dogs need not to be kept in the house of Muslims. Dogs can take care of themselves in the wild.

Quran must be preferred on everything by the Muslims as a source of guidance; then comes the SunnahProper and then the HadithProper.

Thanks

We acquired our latest dog partially to guard our home while my husband is away for the military. Kieba is a shephard mix and although she loves everyone, her presence gives me comfort. Plus she looks like she would eat people. So, I guess that she serves a purpose and would be allowed for a Muslim?

 

[MugenOne]

Big Mo’s intention wasn’t great. Dogs could sense it. That’s why he wanted them killed. Remember, Bedu’s dogs were very primitive. They were better at what they did which was guarding, protecting their flock. Modern dogs lost a lot of their primal instinct because people want them as pets not as companions, workers, or protectors.

Is it possible that Muhammed was afraid of dogs, which is not uncommon, and he wrote the ban on them in so not to seem like a coward?

 

[allana]

Ok, if you cant eat pigs, keep them as pets, why would God create them if they are so bad?

I’m Catholic and i can understand why they wouldnt want to eat it, didnt the Catholic Church ban the eating of sausages some centuries ago?
didnt Jesus cast out some demons from a man and sent them into pigs?

If the Catholic Church were to ban eating the meat of pigs, i would gladly comply.

also there are many references in the Bible that speaks about UNCLEAN meat.

 

[inJESUS]

I’m Catholic and i can understand why they wouldnt want to eat it, didnt the Catholic Church ban the eating of sausages some centuries ago?
didnt Jesus cast out some demons from a man and sent them into pigs?

If the Catholic Church were to ban eating the meat of pigs, i would gladly comply.

also there are many references in the Bible that speaks about UNCLEAN meat.

that was under the old covenant…this does not fit in Jesus’ teachings when He said not what enters the mouth that defiles us and the clear teaching of Peter that Jesus declared all food clean. If one wants to abstain for whatever reason, that is ok, but to abstain from it as if you become cleaner or something then no.