In Islam, why dogs are considered impure animal

In Islam, why dogs are considered impure animal?

All creatures are the creation of Allah Ta'ala 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 Ta'ala - and because Allah has placed life into it, we cannot inflict pain nor torture the pig. Similarly Allah Ta'ala 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 Ta'ala 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 Qur'an and the beautiful example of Rasulullah (Sallallaaahu 'Alayhi Wasallam).

Consider these Ahaadith: Hadhrat Abu Talha (Radhiyallaahu Ánhu) reports that Rasulullah (Sallallaaahu 'Alayhi Wasallam) said,

"Angels do not enter a house wherein there is a dog or an animate picture."

[al-Bukhaari 2986]. Hadhrat Ibn Abbas (Radhiyallaahu 'Anhuma) reports from Hadhrat Maimoona (Radhiyallaahu 'Anha) that once Rasulullah (Sallallaaahu 'Alayhi 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 'Alayhi 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 ('Alayhi Salaam) came, Rasulullah (Sallallaaahu 'Alayhi Wasallam) enquired as to the delay. Jibra'eel ('Alayhi Salaam) said that we, the group of Angels do not enter a house wherein there is a dog or pictures.

[Muslim 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 Ta'ala Knows Best.

Mufti Muhammad Kadwa
FATWA DEPT.

CHECKED AND APPROVED: Mufti Ebrahim Desai

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