I have heard that there is a Sahih Hadeeth that the Prophet (s) commanded us to kill black dogs. Is it true? If so, what is the reason and should the rule be applied generally or in a certain context?
I have heard that there is a Sahih Hadeeth that the Prophet (s) commanded us to kill black dogs. Is it true? If so, what is the reason and should the rule be applied generally or in a certain context?
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 5 years ago
This narration is in Sunni books including Saheeh Muslim (6:2448), Sunan al-Tirmithi (5:52), Sunan Abi Dawoud (8:34), Sunan al-Nasaa'ee 2:705, Ibn Maajah (2:1069) and many other Sunni books.
We, the followers of Ahul Bayt (AS), believe that it is not allowed to kill any animal unless there is a danger from it on us.
Wassalam.