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WomenRepulsor t1_ixlm2hk wrote

Touching dogs is considered Haram by Muslims(My knowledge is limited to Indian Muslims). This is why most Muslims often have pet cats or camels but not dogs.

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Ornery-Sandwich6445 t1_ixnmpw7 wrote

Actually it’s not, I am literally Qatari.

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Advanced-Ad-5693 t1_ixnurqc wrote

Islam forbids Muslims to keep dogs, and the punishment for that is that the one who does that loses one or two qirats from his hasanat (good deeds) each day. An exception has been made in the case of keeping dogs for hunting, guarding livestock and guarding crops .

Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: “Whoever keeps a dog, except a dog for herding, hunting or farming, one qirat will be deducted from his reward each day.” Narrated by Muslim, 1575.

‘Abd-Allah ibn ‘Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) said: The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: “Whoever keeps a dog, except a dog for herding livestock or a dog that is trained for hunting, two qirats will be deducted from his reward each day.” Narrated by al-Bukhari, 5163; Muslim, 1574.

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Ornery-Sandwich6445 t1_ixoxkca wrote

Yes my family has had many dogs, sometimes it was considered halal because for hunting or guarding and other times it was haram but not everyone cares.

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Grumpfmumpf t1_ixmmwz1 wrote

Isnt pretty much everything haram?

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WomenRepulsor t1_ixmotlg wrote

I don't know, I'm a Hindu. I know this because a mess boy in our hostel used to run away like little girl when he saw a dog approaching. When asked, he gave this reason.

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