Dog

The domestic dog is a member of the genus Canis (canines), which forms part of the wolf-like canids, and is the most widely abundant terrestrial carnivore. The dog was the first species to be domesticated and has been selectively bred over millennia for various behaviors, sensory capabilities, and physical attributes.

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Dog . Najasa (Impurity) . Tazkiyah (Purification)

My mother dropped a packet of chocolate on the floor where dogs are usually walking, laying and urinating. She then picked up the packet from the floor. Would the packet and her hand become impure as a result? If so, how can she purify them?

Seyed Ali Shobayri, Seyed Ali Shobayri is of mixed Iranian and Scottish descent who found the path of the Ahlul Bayt (a) by his own research. He holds a BA in Islamic Studies from Middlesex University through the... Answered 4 months ago

Bismillah,

Asalamu Alaykom,

If you are 100% sure that the chocolate packet touched a part of the floor that definitely became najjs, and that the chocolate packet had moisture on it, then yes it would be najis. This would easy to purify as you could merely put the packet under a tap or just remove the chocolates. If however the floor was dry and so was the packet, then it isn't najis.

May Allah grant you success

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Qadha . Wudu (Ablution) . Najasa (Impurity) . Dog . Ghusl . Salah (Prayers) . Veterinarian

Can a vet do Wudhu and pray on time while being in a state of impurity due to handling of dogs or does he have to wait to get back home and bathe and pray all the Qadha namaz together?

Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 6 months ago

Touching any Najis item including dogs or its urine etc does need Ghusl at all. You need to wash the part which touched the Najis item with water, then perform Wudhu and pray. It is a sinful act to delay performing the Prayer till it's time goes. Performing the Qadha namaz will not omit the sin of not praying within the time of the prayer.

You must perform your Namaz within its time under any circumstance.

Wassalam.

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Dog . Pet . Scholars

Is it permissible to have dog as a pet? Why are there different opinions on this matter from various scholars?

Yes it is permissible to have a dog as a pet but you must be careful as it is an impure animal (Najis) like pig and you should not let it make your clothes or plates or home items impure (Najis).

If you want to keep a dog as a pet, keeping a dog in your garden to guard your house or garden is allowed as well, and it has no risk of making your home items as impure.

Wassalam.

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Home . Dog

As dogs aren't allowed to be kept at home, why are we allowed to use them for hunting?

Zaid Alsalami, Shaykh Dr Zaid Alsalami is an Iraqi born scholar, raised in Australia. He obtained a BA from Al-Mustafa University, Qom, and an MA from the Islamic College in London. He also obtained a PhD from... Answered 7 months ago

Bismihi ta'ala

In Islam, the two animals pig and dog are najis. There is no exemption for pig, but in regards to dog, one is able to own a dog if it is used for hunting, a Sheppard dog, or for security. In any of these cases, the dog is still najis and related ahkam stay relevant to it. One can keep a dog, but must observe all aspects of taharah/najasah regarding it.

And Allah knows best.

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Animals . Hereafter . Dog . Pet . Death

What happens to animals such as dogs and cats after they die? Is there a hereafter for them or are they completely gone?

Animals will be resurrected on the Day of Judgement and many animals will be Paradise like the Boraaq of the Prophet Mohammad (SAWA), the Camel-she of prophet Saleh (AS), the dog of the people of the Cave etc.

Wassalam.

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Dog . Body . Najis . Clothing

My friend has a big dog and she brings it when we hang out. Would my clothes or body become Najis if I pet or play with the dog although it isn't wet?

If you touch a Najis item e.g. a dog, with wetness, then your touching part of your body or cloth becomes Najis and needs to be washed with water to be Taahir. If you touch a dog or any Najis item with out wetness, then your body of cloth is not Najis.

For health precaution, you are advised not to touch a dog even with dry hands because of the possibility of transfer of microbes or parasites from the dog to your body. You can read on the medical researches published online about the dangerous illnesses which can come to humans from dogs. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5319273/#:~:text=Viral%20infections%20such%20as%20rabies,staphylococcus%20aureus%20are%20the%20most

Wassalam.

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Home . Dog

I have sheep in my home and I now wish to keep a dog for guarding them. What are the conditions for keeping such a guard dog?

Bismihi ta'ala

You would be allowed to have a shepherd dog or a guard dog, and it will be very useful to do so. Keep in mind that a dog is still externally najis, and you must still treat it as such. For example, if the dog is wet, and it touches you, or you touch it, or it licks you, or its hair gets onto you, etc, then you will need to purify yourself.

It would also be important for you not to allow the dog inside your house, or in areas you need to keep tahir, and so on.

And Allah knows best.

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Islam . Pet . Dog

Is it not allowed in Islam to pet a dog?

Bismihi ta'ala

There is no shar'i problem in touching, patting or feeding a dog. If your hands, or the dog is wet, then after patting you must wash your hand, because contamination of najasah occurs with contact and wetness.

But if it is dry, then you do not need to do anything.

And Allah knows best.

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Wife . Family . Dog . Home

Is it allowed to let my wife's family visit us with their dog as they cannot leave it behind alone in their home?

Zoheir Ali Esmail, Shaykh Zoheir Ali Esmail has a Bsc in Accounting and Finance from the LSE in London, and an MA in Islamic Studies from Middlesex University. He studied Arabic at Damascus University and holds a PhD... Answered 2 years ago

Bismillah

Thank you for your question. The impurity that transfers from a dog needs to be purified from your clothes and place of prayer before you pray. The presence of a dog in itself is not a problem from a jurisprudential perspective. Perhaps you can confine it in an area in your house which you can purify afterwards if there are any places that you are sure impurities have transferred.

May you always be successful

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Najis . Dog . Pig

Will I get Najis if I save a drowning or injured dog or pig? And should I save them?

It is very good to save or help any animal including dog and pig. We have a Hadeeth about a sinner who was entitled to go to hellfire but was saved from hellfire just because he gave water to a thirsty dog. There is also a Hadeeth about a Muslim woman wo will go to hellfire just because of a cat which was locked up by her and left with out food and water. It is always very good to help, feed, give water to any animal.

Touching wet dog or wet pig will make your hand or body Najis, and that will never harm you as it can be purified with water.

Wassalam.

Najis . Dog . Pig

Will I get Najis if I save a drowning or injured dog or pig? And should I save them?

Rebecca Masterton, Dr Rebecca Masterton graduated with a BA in Japanese Language and Literature; an MA in Comparative East Asian and African Literature and a PhD in Islamic literature of West Africa. She has been... Answered 2 years ago

We are meant to be the guardians of the earth, showing mercy, especially to innocent animals. We have a duty to care for them. Therefore, even if you became najis after rescuing the animal, this is of lesser importance than showing mercy and humanity towards a sentient being that is suffering. You can easily become tahir again by purifying yourself after touching the animal.

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Dog . House . Najasa (Impurity)

Why is a dog considered impure and not allowed to be kept inside a house?

Every rule in Islam is based on our interest and avoiding us any harm. We do not know all the details of the reason but Allah (SWT) and the Prophet (SAWA) know the full reasons. We trust Allah and His Messenger and believe that dog is Najis because it is harmful for us to be in contact with dog.

Many medical scientists confirmed that many dangerous parasites can come to humans from contact with dog.

Journal of Medicine and Life stated : Dogs are a major reservoir for zoonotic infections.Dogs transmit several viral a bacterial diseases to humans.zoonotic diseases can be transmitted to humans by infected saliva aerosols,contaminated urine and feces and direct contact with the dog.

www.ncbi.nlm.nih..gov

Wassalam.